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Assessing Russian impact on the Western Balkan countries' EU accession: cases of Croatia and Serbia
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Abstract The matter of EU enlargement to the Western Balkans has become overshadowed by pressing issues such as Brexit, the rise of the radical right and international terrorism. Notwithstanding the pressure to address these issues accordingly, increasing tensions and ethnic outbursts across the Western Balk... view more
The matter of EU enlargement to the Western Balkans has become overshadowed by pressing issues such as Brexit, the rise of the radical right and international terrorism. Notwithstanding the pressure to address these issues accordingly, increasing tensions and ethnic outbursts across the Western Balkan region are reason enough for the European Union to devote significant attention to accession talks. This article addresses the Western Balkan countries’ Europeanization process with consideration of Russia as an external actor. By assessing the candidate countries’ progress amid EU negotiations, the article suggests that the countries’ bilateral ties with Russia have an impact on the Europeanization process which is particularly visible in Chapter 31 Foreign, security, and defence policy of the acquis communautaire. The broader geopolitical framework that comprises the multifaceted relationship between the EU and Russia is crucial for understanding the dynamics of EU-Western Balkans-Russia triangle.... view less
Keywords
EU; bilateral relations; Croatia; Southeastern Europe; foreign policy; Russia; Europeanization; eastwards expansion; Serbia; geopolitics
Classification
International Relations, International Politics, Foreign Affairs, Development Policy
European Politics
Free Keywords
Western Balkans
Document language
English
Publication Year
2017
Page/Pages
p. 9-18
Journal
Journal of Liberty and International Affairs, 3 (2017) 2
ISSN
1857-9760
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed