... swap” between Kosovo and Serbia is particularly dangerous, as it could set a
precedent
for Kosovo and Albania to launch the process of “gathering the territories” that have an Albanian population, which threatens the territorial integrity of Montenegro, Serbia and Macedonia. Calls for establishing Great Albania have long been heard from Pristina and Tirana.
The neighbouring Bosnia and Herzegovina has been unable to form a government for over a year now. The key point of contention here is the accession of B&H to NATO, which is opposed by one of the countries confederal entities, Republika Srpska. Milorad Dodik, the Serb ...
... the Herceg Novi region (Montenegro) and the Serbian communities in the north of Kosovo, including North Mitrovica;
—
“Great” Croatia
: Republic of Croatia, the third “entitet” in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Herceg Bosna (Herzeg-Bosnia));
—
Montenegro
would receive a part of the Serbian Sandzak;
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Bosnia and Herzegovina
within the borders of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina with the possible option of creating a confederation with Croatia / Serbia / Montenegro;
—
Macedonia
would be in a worse position, left without most of its own territory....
... yet festive fireworks are held at Kalemegdan, an ancient fortress at the heart of the Serbian capital.
However, across almost the entire Balkan Peninsula,
the May 9 holiday... ... nations (except the Republic of Serbia), and a recognized public holiday in Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina only. It is, thus, no surprise that the leaders of these Balkan... ... be noted that attitudes to May 9 have acquired a geopolitical meaning this year in Montenegro. In late April.
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The last military parade in Yugoslavia,...
... anti-Russian sanctions in connection with the situation in Crimea could give new impetus to these sentiments. It is worth noting that Montenegro’s Prime Minister
Milo Djukanovic
paid lip service to the sanctions and confirmed the country's intention to ... ... unfavorable background for further strategic investments in the near future.
Prospective Partners. Regional Risks
Republika Srpska (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
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Bosnia's oil refinery Brod
Zarubezhneft, its subsidiary Neftegazinkor, and the
Russian-Serbian oil and gas company NIS
(Petroleum Industry of Serbia) all operate in Republika Srpska. Private investors are involved ...