The Newsmakers

The Newsmakers


Battling For The Balkans

September 23, 2020

After a history of conflict and failed talks, Kosovo and Serbia seem to have taken a step towards peace. US President Donald Trump has taken the credit, but has he really brokered a breakthrough? And does a cold war with China have anything to do with it? We look at the battle for influence in the Balkans.

Guests:

Darko Trifunovic
Former First Secretary of Bosnia's Foreign Service at the UN

Victor Gao
Vice President of the Center for China and Globalization

Klaus Jurgens
Political Analyst and Balkans Expert