List of Balkans articles
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A person in a blue apron illuminates a table using the flashlight from their phone. In the foreground, another person wearing a cap buys food. Russia Is Spinning Up a New Barrage of Lies in Europe
European officials are in a long battle against disinformation.
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Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic (left) at a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump (right). What Does Trump’s Return Mean for the Balkans?
While many in the region fear a tilt toward Serb nationalists, the new administration’s transactionalism could surprise everyone.
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U.S. Vice President Joe Biden speaks during a joint press conference with Kurdish Regional Government President Masoud Barzani in Erbil, Iraq, on Sept. 17, 2009. Why Kurds Are Disappointed by Biden’s Legacy
Biden’s pro-Kurdish track record in the Senate and vice presidency didn’t extend to his time in the White House.
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan walks on stage to address supporters during a campaign rally on May 26, 2023 in Istanbul. Turkey Hasn’t Won Anything Yet in Syria
It’s too early to celebrate Assad’s departure as Erdogan’s victory.
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People walk along a dock by the water. Why EU Offshore Migrant Centers Can’t Work—for Now
The Italy-Albania plan shows that there are far too many obstacles.
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Mark Zuckerberg is seen from an angle as he sits in front of a microphone while testifying in a Senate hearing chamber. Zuck wears a black suit and dark tie. Mark Zuckerberg’s Geopolitical Free Speech Gambit
The Meta CEO’s U.S. political changes will have complicated global consequences.
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Protesters chant during a demonstration against a new law banning LGBTQ "propaganda" in schools in Bulgaria, in Sofia on Aug. 7, 2024. Why Is the EU Turning a Blind Eye to Bulgaria’s Anti-LGBTQ Law?
Discriminatory legislation is an early sign of democratic backsliding.
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Trump reads from his notes as he speaks. Trump’s Most Essential History Lesson
What Europe’s 1990s wars can teach the next U.S. president about Ukraine.
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An illustration shows a drawn portrait of S. Jaishankar's head and shoulders atop a patterned carpet. Behind him standing stairs is a full length image of Narendra Modi. At left Is Xi Jinping and at right is Joe Biden. A temple and cloudy sky is behind Jaishankar's head. The scene is framed by Indian symbols. The term "Bharat" is written in Hindi above his head. 2024’s Best Profiles
The personalities who shaped politics this year.
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A person wearing headphones puts his hands to his face as he looks through glass in a radio booth. A person stands behind him. Mourning Turkey’s Last Progressive Radio Station
Acik Radyo featured diverse voices, angering the Erdogan regime.
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People dance and sing as they take part in victory celebrations in Damascus, Syria, on Dec. 13. How Post-Assad Syria Could Unleash a New Regional Order
Turkey can calm Arab nations fearful of an Islamist takeover by inviting Syria’s neighbors and the Gulf states to play a central role in the political transition.
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Syrian refugees and their supporters celebrate the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, seen in Istanbul, Turkey, on Dec. 8. In Post-Assad Middle East, Iran’s Loss Is Turkey’s Gain
Ankara will seek to fill the regional power vacuum left by the fall of Tehran’s most valuable client.
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan visits the Mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, founder of modern Turkey, during a ceremony marking the 96th anniversary of Victory Day, commemorating a decisive battle in the Turkish War of Independence, in Ankara, on August 30, 2018. Erdogan Gets His ‘Leader of the Muslim World’ Moment
Syria’s change of leadership has given Turkey’s president the regional influence he has always wanted.
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A white van crosses the Shehyni-Medyka checkpoint between Ukraine and Poland. Ukraine’s Neighbors Are Turning Their Backs
Ukraine’s European border states are crucial for its defense, but they're increasingly uninterested.
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Romanian presidential candidate Calin Georgescu gives a statement to media in the village of Izvorani on Nov. 26, on the outskirts of Bucharest, Romania. Will Romania Elect a Pro-Russian President?
The rise of Calin Georgescu after a viral TikTok campaign means a NATO skeptic could take charge of the military in Ukraine’s western neighbor.
