Why Tensions are Flaring in the Balkans (it’s not just the Euros)

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Ever since Yugoslavia’s breakup, the Balkans have been in a bit of a state. And, while it looked like things were on the up a while ago, in the past few years, tensions have been rising in and among certain countries. In this video, we’re taking a look at why things are getting worse, and what might happen next.

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1 – https://www.euractiv.com/section/global-europe/opinion/russia-uses-illicit-capital-to-undermine-balkan-democracies/
2 – https://www.facebook.com/SummitLeadersUSA/videos/bbc-newsnight-montenegro-mafia-state-corruption-documents-tarnish-montenegros-eu/352941555951480/
3 – https://www.europarl.europa.eu/cmsdata/226463/EPRS_BRI(2017)599417_EN_The_Anti-corruption_efforts_in_the_Western_Balkans.pdf
4 – https://twitter.com/KubaBielamowicz/status/1752373355854836072/photo/1
5 – https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy1825
6 – https://sarajevotimes.com/dodik-says-that-today-he-will-propose-a-peaceful-separation/#google_vignette
7 – https://twitter.com/MiloradDodik/status/1799526189805035830

00:00 – Introduction
01:03 – EU Accession
03:28 – Russian Influence
05:08 – Corruption
07:28 – Conclusion
07:56 – Sponsored Content

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