Scholars of international relations often compare the diplomatic structures of the Ottoman Empire and the modern Republic of Türkiye. However, a crucial difference between the two is frequently ...

The Balkans are where Europe gets wild, ancient, and breathtakingly unpredictable. This region, stretching from Slovenia’s alpine peaks to Greece’s sun-soaked shores, is a living museum of ...

Large, burly men sat in the front rows of the parliament building in Banja Luka last December, their bulging muscles revealing elaborate tattoos under their black T-shirts and hoodies. These were the ...

Over the past year, a number of incidents in the western Balkans have raised concerns that the region might be in for renewed conflict. In January 2017, in a provocative stunt orchestrated by the ...

“The flag was raised in 1918 to mark the fourth year of the Great War. And President Woodrow Wilson had chosen the Serbian flag to honor the great sacrifices made by the Serbian people. While the goal ...

While appreciative of Ivana Stradner and Mark Montgomery’s inclination to explain foreign relations in the Balkan region, I am gravely disappointed to read their mischaracterization of Serbia’s ...

A new genetic study has revealed that the people of Deep Mani, who inhabit one of the remotest regions of mainland Greece, ...

Testimony by CFR fellows and experts before Congress. Thank you for inviting me to address this hearing of the House International Relations Subcommittee on Europe. It comes at a critical moment for ...

“REAL Security ticks every box; profitable, respected, culturally aligned and operating in a high growth cybersecurity environment,” Westcon-Comstor CEO David Grant tells CRN. “As we look to expand ...

Strategic move gives Westcon-Comstor a presence in the region, providing a platform for accelerated growth and shared ...

When we talk about foreign fighters joining ISIS much of the focus is on Western Europe, but proportionally more come from the Balkans. NPR's Scott Simon talks with security analyst Adrian Schtuni.