Montenegro's EU Ambitions Mask Deep Rooted Issues Twenty years after seceding from Serbia, Montenegro is touted as the Western Balkan frontrunner for EU membership.
However, beneath its "EU ambitions and Serbian ties" lies a complex web of corruption, unresolved divisions, and Belgrade's subtle yet persistent influence.
As Podgorica celebrates two decades of independence, it's essential to examine the underlying challenges that threaten to derail Montenegro's integration into the European Union.