Russian Efforts to Undermine Peace in the Balkans
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Like Ukraine, the Western Balkans sit on a fault line between Russian and Western spheres of influence. Since Russia\\u2019s invasion of Ukraine, political tensions have grown in the region, particularly in Bosnia and Kosovo. Many experts suspect Russia is exploiting ethnic divisions. The\\xa0Economist\\u2019s Tim Judah and the Atlantic Council\\u2019s Ilva Tare join\\xa0Deep Dish\\xa0to examine Moscow\'s motives for fanning instability in one of Europe\\u2019s most fragile regions.
Reading List:
- The Effects of the War in Ukraine on the Western Balkans, Tim Judah, IISS, August 2022
Interested in learning more about the key issues impacting the Western Balkans? Tune into the\\xa0#BalkansDebrief podcast with host Ilva Tare.