Balkan Nations articles on Democracy Chronicles

The Balkan Nations in Eastern and Southeastern Europe are in a key region to watch in regard to the progress of world democracy. The struggle for democracy in the countries of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, the Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro and Slovenia is covered here. Also see our separated out articles on Bulgaria, Romania and Serbia. And be sure to check out our section on World Democracy.

EU Crisis: Croatia Votes on Union with Europe

by DC Editors - January 22, 2012

As Croatia Votes on Union, is the Vote a Threat to Democratic Unity in Europe?

Still Wanting to See Eastern Europe Join Euro Zone

by DC Editors - January 18, 2012

Union and Liberalizing Economic Systems Will See Collapsing Russia Watch Eastern Europe Join Euro

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Myanmar Junta Executes Four Democracy Activists (7/28/2022) - Four pro-democracy campaigners were executed by Myanmar's Tatmadaw military junta despite international calls for restraint.

Hong Kong Book Fair Bars Democracy Publishers (7/28/2022) - Three independent publishers have been barred from the annual book fair in Hong Kong, because…

In Belarus, A Social Media Post Brings 6.5 Years In Prison (7/14/2022) - Belarus has been transformed into a Russian air base by Mr. Lukashenko, who is increasingly…

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