What’s at stake for Bosnia and Herzegovina as Milorad Dodik faces a political reckoning?

Report Oct 7, 2024

Working on a new transatlantic approach toward the Western Balkans

By Maja Piscevic, Ilva Tare

The United States and the European Union must work together, and play to their own respective strengths, to prioritize democratic and economic growth and alignment with the West.
Corruption European Union
What’s at stake for Bosnia and Herzegovina as Milorad Dodik faces a political reckoning?

New Atlanticist Jul 9, 2024

Dispatch from Madrid: For Spain’s contributions to NATO, look beyond its defense spending

By Andrew Bernard

While Spain still falls short of its defense spending goals, Madrid nevertheless leads NATO missions, supports Ukraine, and helps guard Europe’s southern flank.
Defense Industry Defense Policy
What’s at stake for Bosnia and Herzegovina as Milorad Dodik faces a political reckoning?

Issue Brief Jul 2, 2024

Doing as the Romans do: Recommendations for the infrastructure development agenda for Italy’s G7 presidency

By James Batchik, Rachel Rizzo, Nicholas O’Connell

The West’s plans for infrastructure development, if done effectively, could be a strategic, economic, and geopolitical feat. The G7 now must take forward meaningful action to increase coordination and cooperation to turn this ambition into reality.
Africa Economy & Business

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New Atlanticist

Apr 23, 2025

What’s at stake for Bosnia and Herzegovina as Milorad Dodik faces a political reckoning?

By Agon Maliqi

With his secessionist threats seemingly at a dead end, Milorad Dodik’s external backers might view him as more of a liability than an asset.

Corruption Freedom and Prosperity

New Atlanticist

Apr 15, 2025

Meloni, Trump, and a test of transatlantic resolve

By Nicholas O’Connell, Jacopo Pastorelli

The Italian prime minister has a unique opportunity to serve as a conduit between a strained European Union and a transactional US administration.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

Balkans Debrief

Apr 11, 2025

From Dayton to Dodik, what’s at stake in Bosnia? | A Debrief with Adnan Ćerimagić

Ilva Tare, Europe Center Senior Fellow, sits down with Adi Cerimagic to discuss Bosnia and Herzegovina's political landscape and challenges.

Europe & Eurasia European Union

MENASource

Apr 2, 2025

​Libya’s political deadlock endures. There is a case for Trump and Meloni to challenge the status quo.

By Yaseen Rashed

The political crisis in Libya is one that the US and Italy may be uniquely postured, and incentivized, to quell.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

New Atlanticist

Mar 21, 2025

Italy can play a role in the Indo-Pacific—but must do it its own way

By Lorenzo Termine

Rome should focus on a pragmatic approach to the Indo-Pacific that balances regional commitments with national priorities, including security concerns closer to home.

Indo-Pacific Italy

Balkans Debrief

Mar 12, 2025

What is the future of Russian immigration to Serbia? | A Debrief with Srdjan Cvijić and Maxim Samorukov

Russians have migrated to Serbia en masse particularly since the Ukraine war began in 2022. Ilva Tare speaks with Srdjan Cvijic and Maxim Samorukov about BCSP's latest findings on Russian immigration to Serbia.

Europe & Eurasia Migration

EnergySource

Mar 11, 2025

The Mediterranean must work collectively to harness the power of renewables

By Karim Elgendy

The EU Commission’s recent release of its Clean Industrial Deal underscored regional commitment to decarbonization. To capitalize on this momentum, the Mediterranean must engage in cross-border collaboration to overcome geopolitical tension and limited finance to achieve its renewables goals.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

New Atlanticist

Mar 7, 2025

What Trump’s approach to Europe means for the Western Balkans

By Agon Maliqi

Shifts in US policy toward Europe could prompt the EU to step up on security for the Western Balkans and revive the enlargement process.

Freedom and Prosperity Political Reform

Balkans Debrief

Mar 7, 2025

Will Merz step up Germany’s role in the Balkans? | A Debrief with Gerald Knaus

Ilva Tare, Europe Center Resident Senior Fellow, speaks with Gerald Knaus about the German elections on February 23 and the next government's approach to the Western Balkans.

Elections European Union

In the News

Feb 25, 2025

Bakir quoted in AI-Monitor on Turkey and Italy’s interest in Qatar

By Atlantic Council

Defense Industry Italy
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Bailey Galicia

Project Assistant

Adrienne Arsht National Security Resilience Initiative GeoStrategy Initiative

Europe & Eurasia Extremism

European Leadership Accelerator Participant

Leon Leskovec

Head of Cabinet for Karlo Ressler, Member of the European Parliament

Millennium Leadership Program

Central Europe Politics & Diplomacy

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Achilles Tsirgis

Visiting Fellow

Freedom and Prosperity Center

Economy & Business European Union

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Agon Maliqi

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Europe Center

Albanian Bosnian

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Torrey Taussig

Director

Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Transatlantic Security Initiative

Eastern Europe Europe & Eurasia

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David H. Young

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Transatlantic Security Initiative

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