Berkley Center

Laura Collins examines the increased external state engagement in the Central African Republic, what she describes as a cautionary tale about how we understand the effects of external state influence on local conflict dynamics and the relevance of transnational linkages based on a common religious identity.

Vesko Garčević discusses how the Serbian Orthodox Church is a more influential and powerful institution than any individual political figure, an important node in a network spanning politics, traditional and social media, and academia.

Agon Maliqi explores how Serbia’s non-recognition of Kosovo is an obstacle holding back both countries from advancing in Euro-Atlantic integrations. He argues that keeping the dispute unresolved may be considered a key Russian strategic objective in the region.