InterRegional for Strategic Analysis

<p>The InterRegional Center for Strategic Analysis, in collaboration with the Kosovo Center for Security Studies (KCSS), held a closed roundtable titled "Regional Interconnectedness: The UAE’s Policy Toward the Mutual Security Implications Between the Balkans and the Middle East" on 18 June 2026. The discussion explored the growing security, political, and developmental interdependence between the Middle East and the Western Balkans, with particular attention to how crises, non-traditional threats, and political narratives increasingly transcend regional boundaries. It also examined the evolution of the UAE’s relations with Kosovo and the wider Balkans, highlighting the role of development diplomacy, strategic investment, and research partnerships in promoting regional stability. The roundtable was guided by a central question: How can the two regions move from a situation in which their interconnectedness facilitates the transmission of crises and risks toward one in which these connections serve as the foundation for a strategic partnership that advances security, resilience, and sustainable development? InterRegional Dialogues is an occasional publication series issued by the InterRegional Center for Strategic Analysis in collaboration with partner think tanks and institutions. The series highlights the key insights and perspectives presented by participants in joint roundtables and events on priority regional and international issues. It aims to provide in-depth analysis of emerging developments, assess their potential trajectories, and contribute to informed public debate on the strategic challenges shaping the regional and global landscape.</p><p>Accordingly, the joint publication can be accessed via the following link: <a href="https://dd8tm5zo9pl5p.cloudfront.net/media/link-1787292756504.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Download</a></p>