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Jan 10, 2019

Balkans Forward Congressional Fellowship

The Atlantic Council’s Future Europe program invites applications for its inaugural Balkans Forward Congressional Fellowship designed to deepen the expertise and networks of eligible United States congressional staff in Member offices and on congressional committees (see criteria below). The 8-month fellowship entails monthly master classes in Washington and a study tour of the region. The Atlantic Council’s Balkans […]

Europe & Eurasia Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jan 6, 2019

Vajdich Quoted in Washington Post on peace effort between Serbia and Kosovo

By Daniel Vajdich

Read the full article here.

The Balkans

New Atlanticist

Nov 30, 2018

Kosovo’s president pushes for peace deal with Serbia

By David A. Wemer

Both Kosovo and Serbia now have their sights set on EU and NATO membership, but must first come to a formal peace agreement and normalize relations.

Eastern Europe NATO

In the News

Oct 24, 2018

Future Europe Initiative’s Event on Macedonia with Lord Robertson Featured on Balkan Insider

By Future Europe Initiative

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The Balkans

New Atlanticist

Oct 23, 2018

Macedonians should embrace ‘an alignment of stars,’ says former NATO secretary general

By David A. Wemer

The deal sought to end a twenty-seven-year dispute between the two countries over the name “Macedonia,” which was adopted when that country gained independence in 1991 following the break-up of Yugoslavia.

NATO Security & Defense

In the News

Oct 11, 2018

Vajdich in Washington Post: Let Serbia and Kosovo Define Their Own Peace

By Daniel Vajdich

Read the full article here.

The Balkans

New Atlanticist

Oct 10, 2018

Elections in Bosnia: More of the same, but there is a silver lining

By Dimitar Bechev

To cut a long story short, Bosnia’s politics continue to be dominated by two ethnically defined poles—one led by Serbian Dodik and another around Muslim Bosniaks and the SDA. 

Elections The Balkans

In the News

Oct 3, 2018

Wilson Joins VOA Macedonian TV After 30th September Referendum

By Damon Wilson

Watch the full discussion here.

The Balkans

New Atlanticist

Oct 3, 2018

Macedonia vote is not the end of the road

By Sarah Bedenbaugh, Damon Wilson, and Graham Brookie

Voter turnout on September 30 was disappointing by some measures, but the vote and the result itself was cause for great optimism as citizens made clear their preference for a European future.

Disinformation Elections

In the News

Oct 2, 2018

Bechev Op-Ed in Al Jazeera on Macedonia

By Dimitar Bechev

Read the full article here.

The Balkans

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