Why China and Russia are Vying for Influence Over the Balkans

Reuters
February 7, 2019 Topic: Security Region: Eurasia Tags: The BalkansChinaRussiaEuropean UnionGeopolitics

Why China and Russia are Vying for Influence Over the Balkans

The Balkans is poised to become the next geopolitical frontier, which is why Russia and China are so eager to invest in the region.

 

Scott B. MacDonald is chief economist for Smith’s Research and Gradings.

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