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Serbia's Military Buildup and Balkan Instability
Serbia's military expansion and promotion of the "Serbian World" ideology raise concerns about potential conflict in the Balkans, fueled by historical tensions and regional power dynamics.
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Aleksandar VucicVjosa OsmaniDenis BecirovicSlobodan MilosevicDonald Trump
- What is the potential for future conflict in the Balkans?
- A renewed war in the Balkans is considered a possibility, especially if the Republika Srpska secedes, triggering intervention by Serbia, and the outcome is further uncertain should Donald Trump regain the US presidency.
- What are the concerns surrounding Serbia's military buildup?
- There are concerns that Serbia's military modernization and promotion of the "Serbian World" project are aimed at destabilizing or even attacking its neighbors, potentially fueled by historical grievances and nationalist sentiment.
- What has been Serbia's recent military activity and acquisitions?
- Serbia's military buildup, including the acquisition of advanced weaponry from Russia, France, and China, has alarmed neighboring countries like Kosovo and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- What is the "All-Serbian Assembly" and what are its implications?
- The "All-Serbian Assembly," a meeting of Serbian representatives from across the former Yugoslavia, further heightened concerns by stating that Kosovo is part of Serbia and that Republika Srpska's interests are aligned with Serbia's.
- How vulnerable are Kosovo and Bosnia and Herzegovina to Serbian aggression?
- Kosovo and Bosnia and Herzegovina, lacking strong militaries, rely on NATO and EU peacekeeping missions for protection. Recent Serbian military movements and paramilitary actions near their borders have heightened the risk of conflict.