Serbia’s Government vs. Protesters: A Dangerous Spiral Threatening Regional Stability

In the troubled streets of Serbia, a nation strategically perched at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, violent clashes have erupted between supporters and opponents of President Aleksandar Vucic’s populist regime. For more than nine months, persistent student-led protests have challenged this entrenched leadership amid allegations of corruption and democratic suppression. Yet recent confrontations mark a dangerous escalation that should capture America’s attention—not just as distant Balkan turmoil but as an emerging threat to regional security which ultimately affects U.S. interests. Is Serbia Sliding Toward Instability While Washington Watches? On Tuesday evening in Vrbas, northwest of Belgrade, scenes of violence...