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The Western Balkans in the World : Linkages and Relations with Non-Western Countries, Paperback / softback Book

The Western Balkans in the World : Linkages and Relations with Non-Western Countries Paperback / softback

Edited by Florian (University of Graz, Austria) Bieber, Nikolaos Tzifakis

Part of the Southeast European Studies series

Paperback / softback

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This book provides a detailed understanding of how different types of engagements impact upon the reform and EU integration of the Western Balkan region.

It examines the influence of Russia, China, Turkey and the UAE in the region and analyses the range of existing links. Contributors offer an academic and multifaceted perspective of the role of external and non-Western actors in the region that goes beyond, on the one hand, the tendency of some Western decision makers to perceive all engagement by third powers as a sinister threat and, on the other, the view of regional governments of all external involvement as a boon coming at a time of Western neglect and reduced foreign investments.

By looking at the importance of Russia, Turkey, China and the UAE in the Western Balkans, the book sheds light on one key arena of global competition, offers new insights on the strengths and weaknesses of Euro–Atlantic integration and advances our knowledge of foreign policy and its economic, social and security dimensions for small and medium-sized countries.

It will be of interest to academics, postgraduate and research students, and think-tankers with research interest in IR and Southeast European Studies.

European decision makers will also gain an insight into the extent of non-Western influence in the region.

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