Western Balkans Untangled

What is Western Balkans Untangled?

Map highlighting Western Balkan countries.

Western Balkans Untangled is a platform for all those people interested in the region but with limited knowledge of it. Through short articles, it aims to create awareness about the main political, economic, and social developments in the Western Balkan countries, explaining their causes and consequences.

Who’s behind WB Untangled

Coming from a mixed Italian-Macedonian background, Michela Mutovciev is an emerging policy professional specialising in EU enlargement and Western Balkans integration. She holds a Bachelor’s in Social Sciences from Università degli Studi di Milano (IT), a Master’s in Public Administration - International and European Governance from Leiden University (NL), and a Master’s in European Transformation and Integration from the College of Europe - Tirana (AL). She previously served as a Research Analyst on geopolitics and security in South Asia. Her latest work and research followed her passion for Western Balkan politics, focusing on regional cooperation, historical narratives in diplomacy, and the EU’s role in fostering stability and democratic transformation in Southeast Europe.

A scenic view of a suburban neighborhood with red-tiled roofs, green trees, and a mountain range in the distance under a colorful sky during sunset. North Macedonia, Strumica valley.
A woman with short dark hair, wearing a green satin blouse, standing outdoors in a neighborhood with trees and houses in the background, smiling.

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