As Geopolitical Competition Intensifies, the EU’s Balkans Policy Must Adapt

With its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia’s aggression towards European security architecture has opened a new chapter in the history of geopolitics. Given the changing role of the United States in international affairs, the diffusion of power through the rise of middle powers, and China’s assertiveness as a peer competitor, the contours of the international order will see increased volatility, competition and uncertainty. In this multipolar, multi-ordered world, small actors such as the countries of the Western Balkans will pursue ad hoc alliances and engage in transactional foreign policy with multiple powers in parallel. Subscribe to Balkan Insight Premium to read the full article. Please login to your account below if you are already a Premium Subscriber. Buy Premium Subscription Our Premium Service gives you full access to all content published on BalkanInsight.com, including analyses, investigations, comments, interviews and more. Choose your subscription today and get unparalleled in-depth coverage of the Southern and Eastern Europe. Buy Premium Subscription If you have trouble logging in or any other questions regarding you account, please contact us