Entina E.G. – candidate of sciences (Ph.D. in political sciences), associate professor of the Faculty of world economy and international affairs, School of international affairs, Higher school of economics, senior researcher, Institute of Europe, Russian Academy of sciences.
The interaction between SFRY and the EEC dates back to the 1960 s. During the Yugoslav crisis of the 1990 s the EU tried to mediate conflicts but failed. NATO and the USA took the lead. The early XXI century saw another attempt of the EU to stabilize and modernize the Balkans. Since its efforts are to some extent impotent, NATO once again dominates the regional crisis management. The confrontation between Russia and the West may trigger destabilization in the region which faces growing internal contradictions.
the European Union, NATO, Western Balkans, Russia, integration, confrontation.
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