#BalkansDebrief

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#BalkansDebrief is an online interview series presented by the Atlantic Council’s Europe Center and hosted by journalist Ilva Tare.

The program offers a fresh look at the Western Balkans and examines the region’s people, culture, challenges, and opportunities.

Follow along on Twitter @ACEurope with #BalkansDebrief.

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About this podcast

#BalkansDebrief is an online interview series presented by the Atlantic Council’s Europe Center and hosted by journalist Ilva Tare.

The program offers a fresh look at the Western Balkans and examines the region’s people, culture, challenges, and opportunities.

Follow along on Twitter @ACEurope with #BalkansDebrief.

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41 episodes

Why does the US want Kosovo to urgently implement the ASM? A debrief with Jeffrey Hovenier

Why does the US want Kosovo to urgently implement the ASM? A debrief with Jeffrey Hovenier

10 November 2023

Kosovo’s government’s accepted the US-backed EU draft for the Association of Serbian Municipalities (ASM), a positive move towards normalizing Serbia-Kosovo relations. However, the questions remain on how to ensure the ASM’s implementation. Ambassador of the United States to the Republic of Koso...

00:23:12

What challenges face new Montenegro government? | A Debrief with Ana Nenezic

What challenges face new Montenegro government? | A Debrief with Ana Nenezic

01 November 2023

After four and a half months of negotiations, a new pro-EU government led by the "Europe Now" leader, Milojko Spajic, was voted in by Parliament. The government includes a coalition of pro-European and pro-Serbian parties. In reaction to the appointment of Andrija Mandic, head of a pro-Serb and pro-...

00:22:16

A view from the European Parliament on Kosovo-Serbia crisis | A Debrief with Viola von Cramon

A view from the European Parliament on Kosovo-Serbia crisis | A Debrief with Viola von Cramon

23 October 2023

The European Parliament's (EP) resolution condemning Serbia's actions in northern Kosovo marks a significant development in the ongoing crisis between the two countries. The resolution calls for a freeze on funding for the Serbian government if it is found to have been directly involved in the recen...

00:21:24

What is the future of normalization process between Kosovo and Serbia? A Debrief with Alicia Kearns

What is the future of normalization process between Kosovo and Serbia? A Debrief with Alicia Kearns

13 October 2023

The recent murder of a Kosovar Albanian police officer by dozens of Serbian gunmen in the north of Kosovo is a reminder of the increasing security concerns between the two nations and the region at large. Given that the EU-led Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue for comprehensive normalization has reached a ...

00:16:46

Civil society's role in Western Balkans EU accession | A Debrief with Andi Dobrushi

Civil society's role in Western Balkans EU accession | A Debrief with Andi Dobrushi

11 October 2023

The war in Ukraine has renewed interest in EU enlargement in Eastern Europe and the Western Balkans. The Berlin Process, which has been working to revitalize ties between Western Balkan candidate countries and the EU for the last 10 years, is now seeing its efforts pay off. The 2023 Tirana Civil S...

00:27:54

How to integrate Serbs in Northern Kosovo? | A debrief with Shpetim Gashi and Milica Andric Rakic

How to integrate Serbs in Northern Kosovo? | A debrief with Shpetim Gashi and Milica Andric Rakic

18 September 2023

As the EU-facilitated dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina in Brussels faces a critical juncture, the pressing question arises: How do we navigate this impasse? In this episode of #BalkansDebrief, Nonresident Senior Fellow Ilva Tare talks to two civil society leaders, Milica Andric Rakic, program ...

00:28:14

Will North Macedonia change its constitution? | A debrief with H.E. Bojan Maricikj

Will North Macedonia change its constitution? | A debrief with H.E. Bojan Maricikj

07 September 2023

Ahead of a crucial vote to amend its constitution, Skopje’s political landscape remains sharply divided. The current government strongly supports the changes, which will add language in recognition of the country's Bulgarian minority, while the opposition remains vehemently opposed. Even a pro-amend...

00:20:48

What to expect from the October Berlin Process Summit? | A debrief with Odeta Barbullushi

What to expect from the October Berlin Process Summit? | A debrief with Odeta Barbullushi

The Berlin Process, led by EU member states under German leadership, was revitalized last year to promote economic regional cooperation among the Western Balkans' six countries. Albania currently holds the chairmanship of the Berlin Summit, which is scheduled for October 16 in Tirana, with the parti...

00:25:54

Benefits of regional economic integration? A debrief with Stefan Lazarevic and Enio Jaco

Benefits of regional economic integration? A debrief with Stefan Lazarevic and Enio Jaco

Benefits of regional economic integration| A debrief with Stefan Lazarevic and Enio Jaco Home to 18 million people in the heart of Europe, the Western Balkans have enormous potential to catalyze economic growth through greater market openness. Ongoing regional cooperation efforts aim to address econ...

00:29:10

Will Montenegro form a new government? | A debrief with Petar Popovic

Will Montenegro form a new government? | A debrief with Petar Popovic

Following snap parliamentary elections on June 11th, Montenegro finds itself in a new phase of political uncertainty. The Europe Now Movement (PES) won a plurality of the vote but failed to secure enough seats to form a government. More alarmingly, voter turnout hit a historic low of 56.4 percent du...

00:16:56