Analysis by Julianna Ármás, Ferenc Németh and Anna Orosz
The idea of redrawing borders in the Western Balkans is a frequently discussed topic. Beside a lack of support and feasibility making the implementation of such plans impracticable, the idea also has negative implications. While border changes would significantly hinder the economic growth, inter-ethnic relations, and EU integration of the region, the real issues that the Western Balkans face would not be solved, either. This paper presents the main problems regarding the idea of redrawing borders from local, regional, and global perspectives.
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