This book examines the development of party politics in the region of Western Balkans, describing party politics and analyzing inter-ethnic or inter-party cooperation and competition.

Beginning with a thematic overview of the electoral systems and their link to the party systems, the authors consider the legacy of socialist/communist parties; compare the nationalist parties in the region; and explore opportunities for the national minorities. The book then provides detailed country case studies on Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, Kosovo, Macedonia and Albania...

This volume aims at an analysis of security perspectives on the Western Balkan countries which reflects military, political and societal, economic and environmental security issues. The first chapter, written by Richard Stojar from University of Defence details military security threats.
The second chapter is written by Miroslav Mareš, a security expert from FSS MU, and reflects political-societal issues in the region. The third chapter was authored by Věra Stojarová, who also lectures at FSS MU and deals with economic security. The final chapter was written by Srdjan Prtina and...