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 Analysis
External Endorsements Shape Legitimacy in the Western BalkansWBC Staff - 14 Apr 2026
Weekly Analysis
Security Risks and Systemic Fragilities Emphasize Criticality of Stability in Western BalkansWBC Staff - 8 Apr 2026
Weekly Analysis
Serbia’s Defense Posturing Triggers Fears of Regional EscalationWBC Staff - 16 Mar 2026
Weekly Analysis
Compounding Regional Vulnerabilities: Political Fracturing and Kosovo’s Sustained GridlockWBC Staff - 10 Mar 2026
Weekly Analysis
Western Balkans’ Triple Strain: Wartime Legacy, Rule of Law and EU AccessionWBC Staff - 24 Feb 2026
Weekly Analysis
Western Balkan Leaders Compete for Credibility in WashingtonWBC Staff - 10 Feb 2026
Weekly Analysis
Electoral and Corruption Crises Collide with Hungary-Serbia AlignmentWBC Staff - 15 Dec 2025
Regional Watch
What Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Flawed Peace Can Teach Syria’s FutureDr. Jared O. Bell - 8 Sep 2025
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After Dodik’s Historic Removal, Bosnia’s Sovereignty Crisis Still SmoldersDr. Emina Muzaferija and Susanna Kelley - 8 Aug 2025
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Coalition Fractures Risk Snap Elections in North MacedoniaDr. Liridona Veliu Ashiku - 20 Jun 2025
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Milorad Dodik’s Assault on the Bosnian Constitutional Order ExplainedDr. Jasmin Mujanovic - 27 May 2025