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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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In this episode of RANE's Essential Geopolitics podcast, Adriano Bosoni, Stratfor senior Europe analyst at RANE, discusses why the country's priorities may not square with those of the European Union.

Essential Geopolitics: The Future of the Western Balkans and Their Push to Join the EU

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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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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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On Jan. 28, Slovenian Foreign Minister Anze Logar told the European Parliament's foreign policy committee that the new Taiwan trade office would be titled "Taipei," not "Taiwan," South China Morning Post reported Jan. 31.

Slovenia, China: Ljubljana Falters on Taiwan Office Amid Early Trade Coercion

China in Transition

Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Jansa stated that his administration is discussing opening trade offices with Taiwan, Focus Taiwan reported Jan. 18.

Taiwan, Slovenia: Potential Trade Offices Reveal Deepening Chasm Between EU and China

European Disintegration

EU leaders failed to make concrete accession proposals to the leaders of six Western Balkan countries during a joint summit held in Slovenia, Euractiv reported Oct. 6.

EU: Leadership Summit Ends Without Progress on Accession for Western Balkan Countries

Slovenia held a summit of countries from the Western Balkans that aspire to join the European Union, Euractiv reported May 17. The Slovenian government said it will work to accelerate the accession process when it takes over the bloc’s rotating presidency on June 1.

Slovenia: Government Pledges to Accelerate EU Enlargement of Balkans

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

Slovenian President Borut Pahor dissolved parliament April 14 and announced that early parliamentary elections will be held June 3, Deutsche Welle reported. 

Slovenia: President Announces Early Parliamentary Elections

Slovenian Prime Minister Miro Cerar resigned from his position late on March 14, citing frustration with obstruction, Reuters reported.

Slovenia: Prime Minister Resigns

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

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Slovenia, China: Ljubljana Falters on Taiwan Office Amid Early Trade Coercion

Taiwan, Slovenia: Potential Trade Offices Reveal Deepening Chasm Between EU and China

EU: Leadership Summit Ends Without Progress on Accession for Western Balkan Countries

Slovenia: Government Pledges to Accelerate EU Enlargement of Balkans

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

Slovenia: President Announces Early Parliamentary Elections

Slovenia: Prime Minister Resigns

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

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