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The regional cooperation in the Western Balkans and the Open Balkans initiative

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The paper examines the efforts to enhance regional cooperation in the Western Balkans and how this has increased engagement between the EU and the Western Balkans. The regional initiatives are more present when the European Union (EU) shows little interest in the Western Balkans region. However, these efforts have yet to address all the concerns adequately and have not brought to life tangible results despite many political declarations. One of the most commented initiatives, like the Open Balkans, has caused concern in the region and caused tension between Kosovo and Albania over the past few years. The paper enlightens the challenges of regional cooperation during the last years, the contribution of this process in the integration process, and the role played by Albania. Also, the paper tries to analyze the success and failures of the “Open Balkan” initiative and the Regional Common Market. Furthermore, the paper framework examined the progress of regional cooperation initiatives and the region’s attention to the European integration process. Additionally, the paper seeks to determine whether regional cooperation is a viable alternative for the region or merely an external-driven initiative and the role of the EU in promoting regional cooperation.

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  • Meljana Bregu, 2024. "The regional cooperation in the Western Balkans and the Open Balkans initiative," Academicus International Scientific Journal, Entrepreneurship Training Center Albania, issue 29, pages 191-206, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:etc:journl:y:2024:i:29:p:191-206
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    1. Arta Musaraj, 2023. "The Maastricht Treaty and the accession of the Western Balkans. Reflections at its 30th anniversary over the coherence in the EU integration processes," Academicus International Scientific Journal, Entrepreneurship Training Center Albania, issue 27, pages 92-102, January.
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