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Regional Watch Commentary Series

The Regional Watch Commentary Series offers sharp, timely analysis of recent and unfolding developments across the Western Balkans. Each edition spotlights a pressing regional issue, explaining its current relevance and broader implications.

The Regional Watch responds to emerging and trending political developments and aims to analyze, contextualize, and communicate key events that warrant attention from the policy community. Contributions come from thematic and technical experts based in or closely connected to the region.

Weekly Roundup

Western Balkans Roundup: Jan. 6-12, 2026

WBC Staff - 12 Jan 2026

Weekly Roundup

Western Balkans Roundup: Dec. 23, 2025-Jan. 5, 2026

WBC Staff - 5 Jan 2026

Weekly Roundup

Western Balkans Roundup: Dec. 9-18, 2025

WBC Staff - 22 Dec 2025

Weekly Roundup

Western Balkans Roundup: Dec. 2-8, 2025

WBC Staff - 15 Dec 2025

Regional Watch

Roma Exclusion Undercuts North Macedonia’s EU Bid

Tyler Dávila - 5 Sep 2025

Regional Watch

After Dodik’s Historic Removal, Bosnia’s Sovereignty Crisis Still Smolders

Dr. Emina Muzaferija and Susanna Kelley - 8 Aug 2025

Regional Watch

Coalition Fractures Risk Snap Elections in North Macedonia

Dr. Liridona Veliu Ashiku - 20 Jun 2025

Regional Watch

The Merz Government’s Western Balkans Policy

Harun Cero - 13 Jun 2025

Regional Watch

Milorad Dodik’s Assault on the Bosnian Constitutional Order Explained

Dr. Jasmin Mujanovic - 27 May 2025

Regional Watch

Serbia’s EU path stalls amid anti-corruption protests

Nick Kalams - 18 Apr 2025