Garčević Interviewed on Issues Facing Serbia and the Balkans
Across multiple interviews, Ambassador Garčević discusses issues facing Serbia including the role of the U.S. and EU in the region, Russia and the Balkans, as well as the country’s military expansion and how that is perceived by others in the region.
Garčević Explores Prospect of Balkan Countries Joining the EU
The EU’s appetite for enlargement has waned, which allows for illiberal tendencies to flourish in the Western Balkans as there is nothing to stop a strong driving force behind them – unconstrained nationalism and populism.
Garčević Discusses Turkey, the West, and the Trans-Atlantic Relationship
Ambassador Garčević said that the West often misunderstands Turkey’s interests in the Balkans and underestimates its strength. As it turns out, in the Balkans, Turkey and NATo are not in disagreement
Garčević Discusses Future of EU-Western Balkan Relations
According to Ambassador Garčević, both the EU and the Western Balkans states have failed to deliver what they agreed on in Thessaloniki in 2003: the Western Balkan has failed to deliver comprehensive democratic reforms, the EU failed to remain politically committed to enlargement.
Garčević Co-Authors Op-Ed Requesting U.S. Leadership in the Balkans
“The independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of BiH, Kosovo, and Montenegro are under direct threat from a revanchist regime in Serbia, one that likewise endangers the U.S. commitments to peace and stability in southeast Europe.”
Garčević Argues for New EU Enlargement Methodology
During his FAES panel appearance, Ambassador Garčević argues for a new EU enlargement methodology, one that is incremental or gradual and introduces incentives for aspiring countries.
Garčević Interviewed on Commitments of International Powers in the Balkans
In his interview, Ambassador Garčević highlighted the need for more robust involvement of the EU and United States in the Balkans but cast doubt about their political commitment, given their global priorities.
Garčević Comments on Violent Clashes in Montenegro
“Unfortunately, the violent means used by the protesters in Cetinje overshadowed the legitimate reasons and revulsion felt by people in Montenegro with the inauguration being held in Cetinje.”
Pardee School Faculty Speak During Young Diplomats Summer School
Professor Goldstein and Dean Najam joined fellow diplomats, professors, scientists, prominent public figures, experts, and many more as they presented to young diplomats, future leaders, and decision makers.
Garčević Delivers Guest Lecture for Elcano Royal Institute
Garčević, notes that the EU’s traditional “power currencies” in the Balkans have been compromised and Beijing and Moscow have established themselves as viable and/or even preferable alternatives to Brussels.
Garčević Discusses Progress in the Balkans in New Op-Ed
“Changing faces is not enough. [The Balkans] lack modern policies, new narratives and value orientation. And I don’t see them on the horizon.”
Garčević Discusses Chinese Influence in Montenegro
Ambassador Vesko Garčević explained how Chinese-Montenegrin cooperation promotes a governance model that is in the stark contrast with the EU, hampering progress towards EU membership.
Garčević Quoted on China’s Growing Influence in the Balkans
“Chinese projects in the region are initially praised for providing employment and promoting economic growth. However, there are silver linings.”
Garčević Publishes Op-Ed on Balkans and EU Membership
“The prospect of membership, it seems, has never been further away.”
Garčević Speaks at TRT World Forum
With the EU and U.S. both in retreat from the region, Moscow and Beijing appear to have gained ground in the Balakns
Garčević Discusses Impacts of U.S. Election on the Balkans
Ambassador Garčević explains how many in the Balkans expect to see a U.S. comeback in Balkan affairs following the presidential election.
Garčević Publishes Op-Ed on Future U.S./Balkan Relations
“Americans are not fixers by default. It is an illusion, and reflects a failure to take responsibility, to expect others to fix all your problems.”
Garčević Writes Op-Ed on the Balkans & the Region’s Place in the Periphery
“The moments from D.C…reconfirm our steady sliding into the periphery of world politics. Our leaders used to enjoy a much better treatment in Washington in the past.”
Garčević Discusses Character-Driven Leadership at the McCain Institute
Amb. Garčević spoke about different concepts of ethics, commented on American and Montenegrin cultural values, and much more.
Garčević Appears on Al Jazeera Balkans’ The Borders of the East
Ambassador Garčević discussed U.S. troop withdrawal from Germany & how this effects U.S./European relations & the Balkans.