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Nationalist rise and geopolitical tensions in the Western Balkans

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  1. LaCivita and Blair advised RS political party, while Dodik maintains friendly ties with Putin.
  2. Political figures Covic and Dodik formed a partnership while Izetbegovic met Covic at SDA headquarters in Sarajevo.
  3. Trump considered firing LaCivita and Blair following their consulting work in the Balkans.
  4. Advisers provided counsel on voting issues in Republika Srpska, where the government is described as pro-Russian.
  5. LaCivita and Blair advised a pro-Russian group in Bosnia, prompting threats from Donald Trump.

How it started

US policy is creating strategic uncertainty in the Western Balkans, testing political will for regional integration.

5 reports, 5 independent, last reported Sep 15. The briefing below covers this first event.

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What happened

Well supportedReported by 5 independent outlets

US policy is creating strategic uncertainty in the Western Balkans, testing political will for regional integration.

Who's involved

What this event is mainly about
EuropeAlbaniaDonald Trump

How it developed

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  1. Voter polls show a split on restarting talks as bids are pushed forward, highlighting how Greenlandic designs are shifting geopolitics.Sub-event
  2. New agreement signed between Albania and North Macedonia supported by US/EU.1 source
  3. Trump administration uses policy to push Russia, China, and EU out of the Balkans.1 source
  4. The Trump administration dismantled Voice of America, which had been reporting on the democratic emergence and wars in the Balkans.Sub-event
  5. A mix-up involving Albania and Armenia occurred amidst international political commentary regarding Trump's administration and Newsom's criticism.Sub-event
  6. US policy promotes direct return for companies in Bosnia and Herzegovina.Sub-event
  7. The US administration is reportedly arguing for weakening Dayton principles and has backed its envoy regarding the High Representative role in Bosnia and Herzegovina.Sub-event
  8. US policy is creating strategic uncertainty in the Western Balkans, impacting integration efforts.1 source

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