In One of Europe’s Surging Economies, a Strongman Leader Is Feeling the Pinch
President Aleksandar Vucic of Serbia, battered by months of nationwide protests, is struggling to weather his biggest ...
Serbia can be Trump’s ‘bridge’ between America and adversaries, foreign minister says
Serbia will emerge from its white-hot political crisis and become a strategically vital “bridge” between the U.S. and its top ...
How a train station tragedy is threatening to bring down a hardline European president
On the first day of November, Aleksandar Matkovic was running late for a train. He was traveling from Novi Sad, in the north ...
Polls open across Kosovo against backdrop of faltering economy, ethnic tensions
The vote is seen as a key test for incumbent Prime Minister Albin Kurti and this is the first time since independence in 2008 ...
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The brain drain challenge: Strategies to retain talent in emerging Europe
Reversing brain drain is more than a policy challenge. It is a broader project of national renewal, requiring trust in ...
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A double bind: How unrest and geopolitics could end Serbia’s government
Mass protests are destabilising Aleksandar Vucic’s rule and his “à la carte” foreign policy positioning. As Serbia’s ...
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How a train station tragedy is threatening to bring down a hardline European president
Vucic has dominated Serbia ... West has tried to prize away from its historic ally Russia – enjoy plenty of options. For Moscow, Serbia can stem the westward slide of other Balkan nations. For ...
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EU silent as protests in Serbia gain momentum
After initially accusing the students of being funded by the West ... European flags, it is because the EU is seen as an ally of the government," Cvijić added. Mutual interests at play Serbia ...