Modern Russia in the Modern Balkans: Soft Power through Investment
... began to restore its presence through economic tools, such as investment. The Western Balkans (former Yugoslavia) happened to be one region where this was particularly intense... ... establishment’s favorable attitude. Russian companies also have major business interests there. Slovenia and Croatia can be viewed as potential partners . Although Russian projects... ... and opportunities, while also providing a solid testing ground for the use of “soft power” in other, less friendly, parts of the world in which our country is...
23.05.2014