"Western Balkan strategy led by Washington urgently needed"

In order to prevent regional instability, "a more vigorous Western Balkan strategy led by Washington is urgently needed."

That is according to senior fellow at the Center for European Policy Analysis in Washington Janusz Bugajski, who penned a piece for online journal Europe's Edge, cited by the European Western Balkans and Tanjug.

To prevent political radicalization and ethnic polarization that could ignite armed conflicts, a more vigorous Western Balkan strategy led by Washington is urgently needed, Bugajski writes.

"The Balkans are returning onto America's radar screen as threats to regional stability and European integrity mount. To prevent a dangerous spiral of escalation, Washington must pursue a more vigorous strategy to help secure the remaining states within Western institutions and curtail Russia's spreading subversion," he argues.

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