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BALKAN BLOG: Why politics must be tackled before the economy
September 21, 2020
There has already been follow-through on the US’ commitment to help finance infrastructure between Serbia and Kosovo, but the long-standing conflict can’t be solved by boosting economic ties.
BALKAN BLOG: Serbia and Kosovo under pressure to do a deal in Washington
September 3, 2020
Trailing his rival in the polls, US President Donald Trump would benefit from a foreign policy triumph. Can the Western Balkans deliver one?
BALKAN BLOG: Croatia’s unexpected tourism bonanza to lift economy
August 14, 2020
The dire projections of a washout summer season in Croatia – leading to a huge slump in GDP for 2020 given the importance of tourism to the economy – have not been realised.
BALKAN BLOG: Opportunities from supply chain rethink — but can Southeast Europe take advantage?
August 3, 2020
The move towards localisation — or at least regionalisation — of supply chains has accelerated.
BALKAN BLOG: Albania’s ailing tourism sector weeps for guests
July 22, 2020
Day trippers from neighbouring Kosovo and North Macedonia are visiting Albania’s Adriatic coast despite the pandemic, but most stay away from hotels and restaurants.