Reminder that @OCCRP published documents last yr showing that Russian (and Serbian) intel services had long interfered in Macedonia domestic affairs. They’re going to throw everything they have @ both GRE & MK to keep Skopje out of NATO. buzzfeed.com/lesterfeder/ma…
For comparative analysis of Russia’s Balkan strategy, refer to this recent @FPRI report by @ReufBajrovic & @VeskoGarcevic on Russia’s attempted coup in #Montenegro; far more sophisticated & militant than first understood. fpri.org/article/2018/0…
I also discuss Russia’s new ambitions in the Balkans in my book, as well as the growing (& further destabilizing) clout of other authoritarian regimes & what it means for Europe as a whole. (US/CAN folks can also pick up copies via @OxUniPress & Amazon). hurstpublishers.com/book/hunger-an…
