Diyanet – Erdogan’s Islamic vehicle to the Balkans
Erdogan himself and many other Turkish officials have openly spoke about their dream that by 2023, the centenary of modern Turkey, the country will enjoy... Read More
Bosnia, Erdogan’s “Jerusalem at the heart of Europe”
It is now up to the Bosnian leaders to determine their own destiny, which must inexorably be linked to full membership with the EU if... Read More
The theatre group challenging Bosnia’s ethnic divisions
“I was imprisoned in Omarska concentration camp. There’s a growing danger it could happen again. That’s why I’m working with young people to help stop... Read More
Kosovo-Serbia – a “land swap” for élites, not the people
The proposed partition of Kosovo would negate the day-to-day realities on the ground, particularly of those Kosovo Serbs living outside the four northern municipalities. It... Read More
Let Kosovo be partitioned
It’s wrong to close down the partition option. If this is what the local parties can agree on, let Kosovo be partitioned. The US has... Read More
Kosovo – partition is not the point
Whether Kosova/o has sovereignty remains the only relevant question.
Erdogan and the EU are on a collision course in the Balkans
The Balkans now are Erdogan’s trump card against Europe, especially after he was barred by EU countries from expanding his Islamic agenda and particularly because... Read More
Ottoman heritage in (re-)making – Bulgaria’s step forward to the past
The decision to scrap Turkish and Arabic name-places in Stara Zagora has to be understood through the lens of an anti-Islam rhetoric that has banally... Read More
Erdogan’s “Trojan Horse” In Macedonia
To be sure, Erdogan’s “peaceful onslaught” on Macedonia has one and one purpose only: to dominate the country under the guise of a long history... Read More
Macedonia – what’s in a name?
The political volatility that characterises the Greek and Macedonian political systems might mean that by the time the national parliaments are asked to ratify the... Read More
Shape the deal, take the deal, manage the deal
The latest Western proposal on Kosovo could work, but only if the EU this time is willing to do the work required to support an... Read More
Serbia, Turkey, and Russia – alarm bells for Europe
The European Union should warn Serbia that it must weigh its options carefully and undertake the necessary socio-political and economic reforms if it wants to... Read More
Albania must choose between the EU and Turkey
The EU must make it clear that since full adherence to its charter, especially regarding human rights, freedom, and a democratic form of government, are... Read More
A review of the bidding in the Balkans
Save one, conflicts in the region are frozen, EU accession process or not.
Kosovo and Erdogan’s dangerous Islamic agenda
The US and the EU must come to their senses and warn Erdogan that his insidious ambition to dominate Kosovo by whatever means at his... Read More
Assassination of Serb leader in Kosovo signals gathering political storm
Narrow nationalism has led to changes in population distribution toward more mono-ethnic areas, but each state still has ethnic minorities who live uneasily side-by-side. Kosovo... Read More
Oliver Ivanović
Chances are that most local people know who was behind the murder. But silence about what is widely known is a Balkans trait and is... Read More
Kosovo without EULEX?
The latest kerfuffle about ending the Special Chambers – which elicited strong negative reaction from both the EU and US – is just one indication... Read More
Investigative journalist Jeta Xharra – challenging politicians and patriarchy in the Balkans
Reporter Jeta Xharra talks about misogyny in journalism, and how she uses her live TV show to challenge politicians on gender inequality.
Condominium in Kosovo
Is there an alternative to zero sum competition for possession and sovereignty? By David B. Kanin Whether there is any point to dialogues about... Read More
Buried conflict – explosive remnants of war in Kosovo
Hekuran and Agron keep fighting for a mine-free Kosovo. Through long stretches without adequate support and funding, through rainfall and snow shifting the sediment of... Read More
Separatism in Europe – Catalonia and the others
Might we see some revival of some secessionist movements in Europe due to the situation in Catalonia or maybe not so much, and why?
Secession blues
Make no mistake; the ongoing Catalan crisis is a disaster for Kosova.
The West should get out of the Kosovo debate
If the so-called peaceniks are genuinely interested in peace, then they must stop expecting the Serbs to put aside their core values and interests and... Read More
Turning the Macedonian tables – what if the solution to the identity issue is the basis for solving the name of the state?
Perhaps an identity-related distinction rather than a geographical one could resolve the dispute more swiftly and on a permanent basis?
