For me, the important question is what is the political agenda of the Belgrade-oriented political parties and how does it overlap with the interests of the government in Belgrade
Media mentions – Wider Europe
Ukraine presents itself as a useful counterweight in Turkey’s balance with the superpowers, as well as a tool against Russia
Asli Aydintasbas and Johanna Hosa have co-written an article on the strengthening relationship between Turkey and Ukraine, and the geopolitical implications this has for Russia and the USA
Its new foreign policy is best understood not as a drift toward Russia or China but as expressive of a desire to keep a foot in each camp and to manage great-power rivalry
Erdogan made a name for himself cleaning up the deep state and organized crime
By selling Sputnik V to as many countries as possible, Russia wants to improve its position in the world, its prestige and use it as a diplomatic tool
The non-paper served as an illustration that if Plan A for the region – integration with the European Union – fails, then we are moving towards Plan B, which includes new conflicts and borders
Moldova needs a vision and conscious policies in many policy domains going beyond justice sector reform on issues such as infrastructure development, or bringing Moldova into the digital age
New political dynamics offer a rare moment for the dialogue process and for the push of Kosovo, but also region, towards further integration into the European Union and NATO