Europe and Russia on the Balkan Front : : geopolitics and diplomacy in the EU's backyard / / edited by Giorgio Fruscione ; introduction by Paolo Magri.

• TeilnehmendeR: Fruscione, Giorgio,; Magri, Paolo,
• Place / Publishing House: Milan, Italy : : Ledizioni LediPublishing,, 2023.
• Year of Publication: 2023
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (132 pages)

The war in Ukraine has taken its toll on the stability of the Balkans by reshuffling regional geopolitics and reviving diplomatic competition between the West and Russia. Since the summer of 2022, growing tensions between Kosovo and Serbia have raised concerns about a possible Russian involvement and pushed the European Union to react promptly. By brokering a new normalisation agreement, the West seeks to prevent new hotbeds in Europe and push Russia one step back from the Balkans. Meanwhile, the Russian invasion of Ukraine has given new momentum to the integration process of candidate states, making EU membership a tangible goal rather than an unattainable dream.Will the EU be able to stabilise the Balkans? Will Russia continue to exert its influence in the region? Are Belgrade and Pristina on the eve of a new phase in the normalisation process?

Table of Contents

Introduction -- Interests and Instruments -- Serbias Game of Musical Chairs Is Over -- Is Kosovo a Fuse for the Balkan Powder Keg? -- A Chance to Reduce the Western Balkans Energy -- Copyright.