How the Balkans divides into military alliances and what it could mean

Boycotts in the Balkans: Price Caps Introduced, But How Effective Are They?

Lejla Cavcic | Europe and Eurasia FellowImage sourced from Nathalia Rosa via Unsplash.A supermarket boycott movement, started in Croatia, has spread across the Balkans, with Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Slovenia, Albania, Kosovo and Serbia following suit. The movement followed a massive increase in food prices and the cost of living in the last six months. Many retailers have been accused of price fixing or corporate prof…

Rising Tensions in the Balkans: New Military Alliances Spark Concerns

Tensions are escalating in the Balkans following the formation of a new military alliance between Albania, Croatia, and Kosovo. This trilateral agreement, signed on March 18, 2025, has provoked a strong reaction from Serbia, which is now considering its own military partnerships, potentially with Hungary. The shifting alliances in the region raise concerns about stability and the potential for renewed conflict. Key Takeaways A new military alli…

How the Balkans divides into military alliances and what it could mean

Serbia, which had declared its neutrality for 30 years, has unexpectedly announced plans to form a military alliance. Even more surprising that it is considering an alliance with Hungary, a member of both the EU and NATO.