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Local Kosovo Serb protesters sit on the ground in front of NATO Kosovo Force (KFOR) soldiers in the town of Zvecan, Kosovo, May 29, 2023. REUTERS/Laura Hasani

New Atlanticist

Sep 13, 2023

The necessary next step to enable Serb reintegration in Kosovo’s north

By Shpetim Gashi and Milica Andric Rakic

Serbia and Kosovo's leaders must take steps to reduce tensions and facilitate Kosovo Serbs' reintegration in the north of the country.

Freedom and Prosperity Politics & Diplomacy

Balkans Debrief

Sep 8, 2023

#BalkansDebrief – Will North Macedonia change its constitution? | A debrief with H.E. Bojan Maricikj

Nonresident Senior Fellow Ilva Tare interviews H.E. Bojan Maricikj, Deputy Prime Minister of European Affairs of the Republic of North Macedonia, on the country's upcoming constitutional vote and EU accession prospects.

European Union Political Reform

Econographics

Aug 3, 2023

Southern Europe is the continent’s new economic growth engine

By Sophia Busch and Phillip Meng

The Eurozone returned to growth in the second quarter of 2023. Yet this modest success story has not applied to everyone. Southern Europe’s major economies are driving European economic growth, thanks to roaring tourism and demand for services and luxury goods.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

Report

Aug 3, 2023

Irregular migration from North Africa: Shifting local and regional dynamics

By Matteo Villa and Alissa Pavia

Irregular migration from North Africa to Europe, especially through the Central Mediterranean route connecting Libya and Tunisia to Italy, is increasing once more. Italy has witnessed a surge in irregular arrivals, with approximately 136,000 migrants disembarking between June 2022 and May 2023, almost comparable to the high arrival period of 2014-2017 when around 155,000 migrants landed each year.

Human Rights Italy

New Atlanticist

Aug 3, 2023

Four big geopolitical tests the European Union faces this year

By Jörn Fleck, James Batchik

From Ukraine to artificial intelligence, the second half of 2023 poses major tests that will reveal the realities of the EU’s geopolitical aspirations.  

Conflict Digital Policy

Balkans Debrief

Jul 26, 2023

#BalkansDebrief – What to expect from the October Berlin Process Summit? | A debrief with Odeta Barbullushi

Nonresident Senior Fellow Ilva Tare interviews Dr. Odeta Barbullushi, advisor to Albania's Prime Minister on European issues and regional cooperation.

The Balkans

New Atlanticist

Jul 21, 2023

From Ukraine to China, Meloni and Biden are closer than you think

By Valbona Zeneli

The Italian prime minister will travel to the White House on July 27 to meet with US President Joe Biden and discuss the transatlantic relationship.

Economy & Business Italy

Balkans Debrief

Jul 19, 2023

#BalkansDebrief – Benefits of regional economic integration | A debrief with Stefan Lazarevic and Enio Jaco

Nonresident Senior Fellow Ilva Tare speaks to the President of American Chamber of Commerce of Serbia Stefan Lazarevic and President of American Chamber of Commerce of Albania Enio Jaco on the region’s business climate.

The Balkans

In the News

Jul 7, 2023

Garlauskas, O’Connell, and Imai in Italian defense magazine AirPress

On July 3, Markus Garlauskas, Business Development Associate Director Nicholas O’Connell, and Kyoko Imai were published in a coauthored article, “A comprehensive approach to enhance Europe’s role in Indo-Pacific security” for the Italian defense magazine AirPress. They argue that Europe must establish a greater role in Indo-Pacific defense by leveraging European institutions, pursuing bilateral and […]

Europe & Eurasia Indo-Pacific

Atlantic Debrief

Jun 29, 2023

#AtlanticDebrief – What’s the outcome of the Greek parliamentary elections? | A Debrief with Katerina Sokou

Luka Ignac sits down with Katerina Sokou, Nonresident Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council’s Europe Center, to discuss the Greek election results and implications for relations with the United States and Europe. 

Elections Europe & Eurasia

Experts