Garčević Publishes New Book on Montenegro-Serbia Relations
Professor Vesko Garčević of the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University has published a new book examining the relationship between Montenegro and Serbia. The book, “Montenegro and Serbia: A Velvet Divorce?”, co-authored with Kenneth Morrison, presents the first comprehensive analysis of these two Balkan nations’ relationship from the late 1980s to the present day.
Garčević, Professor of the Practice of International Relations and Director of Pardee’s Center for the Study of Europe, brings his diplomatic experience and regional knowledge to this detailed study. Drawing on extensive primary sources in local languages and Russian, including many materials previously unpublished in English, the book examines the divergent paths taken by Montenegro and Serbia following the dissolution of Yugoslavia. It provides an analysis of their bilateral relationship since Montenegro’s independence in 2006, while exploring the internal political developments that have shaped both nations.
The study examines global power dynamics in the region, analyzing the roles of China, Russia, NATO, and the European Union in shaping the Western Balkans’ contemporary political landscape. Garčević and Morrison also examine the role of the Serbian Orthodox Church in both countries, offering insights into religious-political dynamics in the region.
This publication contributes to our understanding of the Western Balkans’ complex political dynamics and their implications for global security and diplomatic relations. The book’s comprehensive approach makes it a valuable resource for scholars, diplomats, and anyone interested in Southeastern European politics and international relations.
“Montenegro and Serbia: A Velvet Divorce?” is now available for purchase through Bloomsbury’s official website, Amazon, and other major online book retailers.
Vesko Garčević is Professor of the Practice of International Relations at the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, Boston University, where he also serves as Director of the BU Center for the Study of Europe. As a former Ambassador of Montenegro to NATO, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), and other international organizations, he brings significant diplomatic insights to this scholarly work.