The reactions to the invasion itself highlighted the fact that Russian malign influence in the Western Balkans has gained footing. However, as the Ukrainian defenders depleted their supplies, as well as the donations from the West, increased calls for Western Balkans-made weapons and artillery garnered some attention.
Albania, with over 95% of its power generation capacity derived from hydropower, emerges as a leader in the use of renewable energy in the Western Balkan. However, shall it already be referred to as the regional champion in the energy transition?
Review of February 2024
Bi-weekly review (29.01 - 25. 02. 2024)
On February 29, 2024, Strategic Analysis organized the second online webinar this year with our Young Leaders' Programme members. The discussion focused on the current situation in Transnistria and potential attack of Russia.
How does the European Court of Human Rights address the criticism of Bosnia and Herzegovina regarding its electoral system, with a particular focus on the Kovačević case
From February 19th to 23rd, 2024, a Study Trip took place, welcoming 10 representatives of farmers and small entrepreneurs from the ABL Communities in Georgia. The activity aimed to foster a more intensive exchange of experiences and insights with Slovak small-scale entrepreneurs and farmers.
First half of February 2024
This analysis is a summary of a longer research output of the project “Analysis of hybrid threats in the countries of the Western Balkans: challenges and actors with potential impact on the security of the Slovak Republic”, implemented by Strategic Analysis Think Tank in 2023, with the financial support of the Ministry of Defence of the Slovak Republic.
Review of December 2023 and January 2024
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