While the international attention remains directed towards the Middle East, the Islamic Republic of Iran continues to develop discrete political, religious, and information capacities in the territory of the Western Balkans, projecting itself, in this way, as a relevant foreign force. Even though the scope of the Iranian presence remains limited when compared with other foreign actors, the shift in the regional security architecture, as well as the growing fragmentation of the international order are creating a space for the spread of influence through informal networks, media channels, and cooperation with local structures. A special dimension is represented by the possibility for the Western Balkans to become a part of the wider strategy of projection of the Iranian influence towards Europe, especially in the…The most important decisions are made by the ones who understand what others do not see. Through multidisciplinary approach, our team offers in-depth analyses, strategic assessments and expert projections, based on detailed understanding of the political, security, geopolitical and information environment.
