Garčević Comments on Formation of New Montenegrin Government
Amb. Vesko Garčević, Professor of the Practice of International Relations at Boston University’s Pardee School of Global Studies, recently made a suite of appearances to comment on the current negotiation on the formation of a new Montenegrin government and the interference of third actors in Montenegrin internal affairs. On August 23, 2023, Garčević was quoted in…
Garčević Interviewed on Hegemonic Goals in the Western Balkans
On August 6, 2023, Amb. Vesko Garčević, Professor of the Practice of International Relations at Boston University’s Pardee School of Global Studies, was interviewed by Radio Free Europe on American foreign policy in the Western Balkans and new regional centers of power. Garčević discussed the tripartite plan, allegedly proposed by Washington and supported by the European…
Garčević Discusses Prospect of Accelerated EU Integration for Western Balkans
“I don’t believe that several EU countries would be willing to sacrifice values and the rule of law for the sake of rapid integration of the Western Balkans.”
Garčević Comments on Montenegro’s Silence on Ukraine Crisis
By trying to play “a neutral role” in the crisis in Ukraine, Ambassador Garčević believes that Montenegro is sending the wrong signal to its partners in the European Union and NATO.
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.
Garcevic Interviewed on Russia-Ukraine Relations
Amb. Vesko Garcevic discusses Russian-Ukrainian relations after the transcript of the talks between Donald Trump and Volodimir Zelensky were released
Garcevic Interviewed on U.S. Western Balkans Special Envoy
Amb. Vesko Garcevic discusses the U.S. State Department’s decision to appoint a special representative for the Western Balkans.
Garcevic Interviewed on the Volatile Balkans
Amb. Vesko Garcevic discusses a range of topics including the current situation in the Balkans after the failed name referendum in Macedonia.
Garcevic Interviewed on China’s Influence in the Balkans
Amb. Vesko Garcevic discusses China’s growing influence in the Balkans.
Garcevic Interviewed on Russian Influence in the Balkans
Amb. Vesko Garcevic discusses Russian allegations that the Balkans are on the verge of a new conflict between Serbs and Albanians.
Garčević on RFE on U.S. National Defense Act
Amb. Vesko Garcevic discusses the U.S. National Defense Act, which recommends increased engagement and military-to-military cooperation in the Western Balkans.
Garcevic on Radio Free Europe on Russia and the Balkans
Amb. Vesko Garcevic discussed Islamic radicalism in the Balkans and how this problem is presented in Russian media.
Garčević on RFE on Exchange of Territory in the Balkans
Amb. Vesko Garčević discusses a proposed exchange of territories in the Balkans.
Garčević on RFE on the Rise of the Far Right
Amb. Vesko Garčević discusses political trends in Europe and the United States including the growth of the extreme right movements.