Peace and Security in the Western Balkans

This book outlines the main security threats actors and processes in the Western Balkans following the dissolution of Yugoslavia. Exploring the state of peace and security in the region it asks if a stable peace is achievable. The comparative framework explores state perspectives – from Serbia Montenegro Northern Macedonia Bosnia and Herzegovina Albania and Kosovo – alongside military political-societal economic and environmental security concerns. The interplay of international actors is also considered. Academics scholars and practitioners who deal with Balkan issues either as a focus or comparatively and have interests in security and peace studies will find the volume invaluable along with students of political science security studies peace studies area studies (Eastern European studies and/or Southeast European studies) and international studies in general.