Bulgaria and Security in the Balkans
Abstract
The subject matter of this paper is one of the most discussed ones at the end of the 20th century. The Balkans has been shaped by a unique history. Like no other part of the continent, southeastern Europe was ruled for two millennia by a series of multinational empires. The region straddles the dividing line between Western and Eastern Christianity, and it is at a crossroad where Christianity meets Islam and where the great trading routes from the Middle East and Africa enter Europe. Over time, these multiethnic empires ruled by Constantinople or Vienna produced a mosaic of peoples, cultures, and languages that could not be found in any other part of Europe. Consequently, it is very difficult for any individual to encompass the whole scope of the problems concerning Balkan Security and their final solution in a single and limited work. In this paper 1 have made a try to express my personal attitude on the definition and main problems of the term security', depict the existing roots of insecurity and instability, the possible opportunities for stability in the Balkans, and explain the Bulgarian approach to these issues.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 09, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADA404417
Entities
People
- Neyko Nenov
Organizations
- United States Army War College