Publisher: Balkanalysis.com

Balkanalysis.com

Balkanalysis.com

Frequency: 12 issues / Country: North Macedonia

Balkanalysis.com offers articles and analyses covering political, economic and social developments in the countries of the Balkans, Greece, Turkey and the Caucasus, as well as articles on siginificant topics such as American foreign policy, terrorism, etc. We also provide book and film reviews as well as travel articles on the target region. Balkanalysis.com provides an informed and independent alternative to the mass media's often superficial coverage of events in this fascinating and at times confusing region.

The Balkans 2011: Year in Review

The Balkans 2011: Year in Review

Author(s): Maria-Antoaneta Neag ,Vlad Popovici,Gergely Nagy,Elena Dragomir,Anita McKinna,Matteo Albertini,Chris Deliso,Lana Pašić,Maja Šoštarić / Language(s): English

Keywords: Bosnia; Romania; Greece; Macedonia; Montenegro; Croatia; Kosovo; Turkey; energy sector; European enlargement; European Union and Balkans;

This year-in-review ebook analyzes the key events and trends that shaped 2011 in Turkey, Romania, Greece, Macedonia, Bosnia, Croatia, Kosovo and Montenegro, and also includes chapters on general EU-Balkan developments and movement in the regional energy sector during 2011.

The Collected Balkan Interviews, 2005-2011

The Collected Balkan Interviews, 2005-2011

Author(s): / Language(s): English

Keywords: Serbia; Macedonia; EU; Bosnia; Slovakia; Turkey; Russia; Kosovo; Albania; Greece; CIA; UNMIK; interventions; security and intelligence; economic development; EU enlargement; minority rights; energy

This fascinatingly varied collection of interviews with persons ranging from World War II Partisan veterans and CIA agents to European diplomats, businessmen and Balkan officials captures important moments in the region's modern history. It provides an invaluable glimpse into the local realities of the region as well as some unique experiences and commentary from people who have affected the history and events of the region, in often unexpected ways.

Studies in the Southeast European Energy Sector, 2007-2011

Studies in the Southeast European Energy Sector, 2007-2011

Author(s): Mehmet Efe Biresselioglu,Ioannis Michaletos,Vlad Popovici / Language(s): English

Keywords: energy; oil and gas; pipelines; undersea exploration; Greece; Turkey; Macedonia; Serbia; investment

This study of the energy sector in SE Europe collects several important articles regarding developments in the investment, construction and projected pipelines and other projects, as well as the general energy policies of regional states and the EU. As such, the book is a useful modern history for what did - and didn't - happen on the SE European energy scene due to economic and geo-political realities.

Studies in Greek Security, 2006-2011

Studies in Greek Security, 2006-2011

Author(s): Ioannis Michaletos,Chris Deliso / Language(s): English

Keywords: Greece; Serbia; Cyprus; Turkey; army; navy; Security and intelligence; air force; Aegean Sea; Black Sea; Balkans; Special forces; NATO

This collection of analyses and interviews presents important trends and events in the realm of security affairs in Greece during the target period. It encompasses insider testimony on key events, as well as detailed comparative overviews of forces and other targeted material. It is a useful asset for readers with specific interest in the security, defense and intelligence sector in this key country.

The Vatican's Challenges in the Balkans: Bolstering the Catholic Church in 2015 and Beyond

The Vatican's Challenges in the Balkans: Bolstering the Catholic Church in 2015 and Beyond

Author(s): Matteo Albertini,Chris Deliso / Language(s): English

Keywords: Catholic Church; Balkans; Vatican

Combining extensive on-the-ground research, top-secret intelligence and interviews with media reports and official Church data, The Vatican's Challenges in the Balkans is the first comprehensive analysis of the Holy See's current relationships and activities in Balkan countries at the levels of state, church and outreach to local populations.

The Vatican’s Challenges in the Balkans: Bolstering the Catholic Church in 2015 and Beyond

Le sfide del Vaticano nei Balcani: il rafforzamento della Chiesa Cattolica nel 2015 e oltre

Author(s): Matteo Albertini,Chris Deliso / Language(s): Italian

Keywords: Vaticano; Santa Sede; Vaticano; Balcani

Sovrapponendo un'ampia ricerca sul campo, informazioni riservate di intelligence e interviste ad esperti del settore con i resoconti delle fonti giornalistiche e con i dati ufficiali della Chiesa, Le sfide del Vaticano nei Balcani è la prima analisi, interamente dedicata alle attività della Santa Sede nella regione, capace di rendere conto dei rapporti del Vaticano con gli stati e con le chiese balcaniche, e di evidenziare la sua azione nei confronti delle popolazioni locali.

Twenty Years After Dayton Where is Bosnia and Herzegovina Today?

Twenty Years After Dayton Where is Bosnia and Herzegovina Today?

Author(s): Lana Pašić / Language(s): English

Keywords: Bosnia and Hercegovina; Dayton Agreement; conflict resolution; diplomacy; interethnic conflict; Balkans

In 2015, Bosnia and Herzegovina (B&H) marked the 20-year anniversary of the signing of the Dayton Peace Agreement. Today, the legacy of this agreement still impacts local people’s lives, politics, economy, society and general outlook for the future. This book provides unique analysis of Bosnia’s evolution, in its historic and contemporary context- all enhanced by several personal accounts of the last two decades of peace in the country. Starting with a review of the early 1990s and the outbreak of the war, it then gives a brief overview of history of the Dayton Accords.

The Macedonian Mosaic: Pieces of Insight from the Pre-Crisis Years

The Macedonian Mosaic: Pieces of Insight from the Pre-Crisis Years

Author(s): Chris Deliso / Language(s): English

Keywords: Macedonia; Greece; Macedonia name issue; Nikola Gruevski; Branko Crvenkovski; European Union; European enlargement; Skopje 2014; VMRO-DPMNE; SDSM; Ali Ahmeti; Zoran Zaev; geopolitics

Collected together into one comprehensive book, this compendium of field accounts, iterviews, situation reports and analyses chronicles the major political events in and involving Macedonia between 2009-2014. For anyone interested in the country, and in its subsequent political crisis, The Macedonian Mosaic provides valuable context, insight and historical data from a dedicated and ong-term investigative perspective.

Studies in the Greek Security Sector, Volume II: 2012-2015

Studies in the Greek Security Sector, Volume II: 2012-2015

Author(s): / Language(s): English

Keywords: Terrorism; intelligence; organized crime; greece' turkey; balkans; anarchism; military; navy

This, the successor volume of earlier e-book on Greek security between 2006-2011, encompasses 23 chapters devoted to subjects as diverse as the Greek-Turkish balance of power and militant Islam to left-wing anarchist violence and protests over geo-political security issues.