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House Foreign Affairs subcommittee calls for renewed U.S. engagement in the Western Balkans
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A House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee hearing urged stronger U.S. engagement in the Western Balkans to counter Russian and Chinese influence, criticized recent sanction removals, and called for continued support for Kosovo’s security and EU/NATO accession paths.
WASHINGTON — Members of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe and three outside experts on Thursday pressed for more assertive U.S. policy in the Western Balkans, warning that Russia, China and regional corruption are eroding stability and that recent U.S. choices have reduced American leverage.
Chairman Self opened the hearing by saying the session’s goal was to “promote balance in the Balkans” and highlighted Serbia’s unresolved relationship with Kosovo and a stalled 2023 Ohrid agreement. He said Bosnia is facing a deteriorating situation and raised concern that the Office of the High Representative (OHR) has recently used legally questionable authorities more frequently.
Ranking Member Rep. Keating underlined the Dayton Peace Accords’ continuing role in underpinning Bosnia’s sovereignty and urged…
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