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In the second part of this series, we explore China and Russia's interests in the Balkans and what their activities may mean for the region's long-term stability.

The Risk of Another Balkans War, Part 2: Russian and Chinese Influence

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Despite ethnically-tinged tensions between Kosovo and Serbia that most recently made the news, there appear to be numerous restraints on a potential return to widespread regional conflict. 

The Risk of Another Balkans War, Part 1: Placing Recent Flashpoints in Context

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The U.S. and the Balance of Power

The move shows the White House remains committed to its security and economic engagements in the region, with an eye on countering China and Russia. 

The U.S. Ramps Up Financial Support to Central and Eastern Europe

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The Suitors of Sub-Saharan Africa

A look at what the coming week will bring -- and a list of recommended Stratfor articles from the week that was.

The Weekly Rundown: Hong Kong Protests and Progress on Nigeria’s Oil Reform Bill

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Europe is a continent riven by pockets of distinct cultures whose differences are all too often irreconcilable.

<p>To the west of Eurasia lays Europe, a region predisposed to division. It is surrounded on nearly all sides by islands and peninsulas that make it difficult for Europe to cohere. The northern half of the continent, moreover, sits on a plain whose short, meandering rivers tend to empower countries without forcing them to work with others. The southern half is situated on more mountainous terrain that has historically impeded the creation of strong, unified economies. As a result, Europe is a continent riven by pockets of distinct cultures whose differences are all too often irreconcilable.</p>

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The interior ministers of the European Union member states voted to include Croatia in the bloc's passport-free travel zone, the Schengen area, but Austria and the Netherlands blocked the accession of Romania and Bulgaria, Euronews reported Dec. 8.

EU: Bloc Includes Croatia in Schengen Area, Blocks Romania and Bulgaria

The European Commission and the European Central Bank (ECB) announced that Croatia meets the criteria for adopting the euro and so should enter the eurozone on Jan. 1, 2023, Euractiv reported June 1.

EU, Croatia: Zagreb Meets Criteria to Join Eurozone in 2023

The Fate of the Eurozone

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Croatian President Zoran Milanovic said he will instruct the country's permanent representative to NATO, ambassador Mario Nobilo, to vote against Finland and Sweden's accession at the June NATO summit in Madrid until an electoral law in Bosnia-Herzegovina is amended in favor of Bosnian Croats, Total Croatia News reported May 18.

Croatia: President Threatens to Veto Finland and Sweden's NATO Membership

Croatia’s government announced it had reached “an understanding” with Italy to declare the two countries’ exclusive economic zones (EEZ) in the Adriatic Sea, Euractiv reported Dec. 14. 

Croatia, Italy: Countries Reach an 'Understanding' on EEZs in the Adriatic

China in Transition

Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov announced that Sofia will host the 2018 16+1 summit of Central and Eastern European countries and China, Euractiv reported Nov. 28.

Hungary: Bulgaria Announces It Will Host 2018 '16+1' Trade Summit

The Croatian government fell June 16 after a no-confidence vote in parliament, BBC reported. 

Croatia: Government Falls After No-Confidence Vote

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After two weeks of negotiations, representatives of nearly 200 countries have approved the Paris Agreement, which aims to limit the extent of climate change in the coming decades, The Telegraph reported Dec. 12.

France: Delegates Approve Paris Climate Change Deal

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German authorities are restoring measures, including temporary border controls and the so-called Dublin rules, aimed at containing the flow of refugees entering the country, the German Interior Ministry said Nov. 10, Deutsche Welle reported.

Germany: Government Reinstates ‘Dublin Rules,' Other Migrant Measures

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Covering an area that spans the entire width of the continent beginning at the Sahara Desert and ending at the southernmost tip of South Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa is home to countless cultures, languages, religions, plants, animals and natural resources.

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EU: Bloc Includes Croatia in Schengen Area, Blocks Romania and Bulgaria

EU, Croatia: Zagreb Meets Criteria to Join Eurozone in 2023

Croatia: President Threatens to Veto Finland and Sweden's NATO Membership

Croatia, Italy: Countries Reach an 'Understanding' on EEZs in the Adriatic

Hungary: Bulgaria Announces It Will Host 2018 '16+1' Trade Summit

Croatia: Government Falls After No-Confidence Vote

France: Delegates Approve Paris Climate Change Deal

Germany: Government Reinstates ‘Dublin Rules,' Other Migrant Measures

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