In Search of Ways to the Balkans
In Search of Ways to the Balkans
Author(s): Natalia IshchenkoSubject(s): Diplomatic history, International relations/trade, Security and defense, Military policy, Transformation Period (1990 - 2010), Present Times (2010 - today), Peace and Conflict Studies, Wars in Jugoslavia
Published by: PIC Promotion of the Intercultural Cooperation
Keywords: Balkans; Yugoslav Republics; Conflict;
Summary/Abstract: The article gives an overview of relations between Ukraine and countries of the Balkan region from the early 1990s to present day with a focus on the former Yugoslav republics. The level of intensity and substance of Ukraine-Balkans (ex-Yugoslavia) relationship varied during this period. Ukraine’s activity in the region reached its peak with direct military-political support provided to Macedonia during the Macedonian-Albanian armed conflict in 2001. Since then, the Balkans has never been a priority for Ukrainian authorities. However, the Balkans, especially the countries of ex-Yugoslavia, is an important region for Ukraine as a source of experience in ending armed conflicts and successful Euro- and Euro-Atlantic integration.
Journal: Ukraine Analytica
- Issue Year: 2019
- Issue No: 01 (15)
- Page Range: 54-60
- Page Count: 7
- Language: English