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The break-up of Yugoslavia was inevitable

30 years after its break-up, there is nothing to suggest the disintegration of Yugoslavia was anything but inevitable

Times of crisis underline value of EU membership

The strength of institutional structure inherent in EU membership is more evident in times of crisis
Brexit unleashes a chain of events

A perspective on Brexit from South East Europe

Brexit is another example of a political event which has taken on a life of its own which may see the UK dissolve. That said, unlike Yugoslavia or part of the Soviet Union, a violent dissolution is unimaginable.
US policy in South East Europe under president Biden

The Biden White House and South East Europe

With president-elect Biden winning the November 3 election, hopes have risen of a return to a more coordinated US/EU approach to South East Europe
Differing policy response options underline diverse nature of South East Europe

Coronavirus exposes the extent of diversity in South East Europe

The coronavirus pandemic means the whole of South East Europe will experience a deep recession. Difference starting points, constraints and policy choices underline the diversity of the region.

Does it make sense to offer foreign investors subsidies?

News that VW has delayed a decision on an investment in Turkey has seen promises of subsidies from nations in South East Europe hopeful of becoming alternative investment locations.