Characteristics of geopolitical position of Serbia and Serbian areas within the context of actual processes of balkanization

• Main Author: Despotović Ljubiša
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Serbian Sociological Association, Belgrade 2010-01-01
• Series: Sociološki Pregled
• Subjects: Serbia; Serbian areas; geopolitics; Balkans; balkanization; great powers
• Online Access: http://scindeks-clanci.ceon.rs/data/pdf/0085-6320/2010/0085-63201004541D.pdf

In this article author have aim to disclosure influences of the processes of balkanization on quality and characteristics of geopolitical position of Serbia and Serbian areas in the space of Balkans. Also, analysis of geopolitical doctrines and interests of great powers that traditionally have had impact on shaping of nationalities' relations on Balkans Peninsula and Middle Europe space, in historical dimension and in actual unfolding. Additional analysis is devoted to regional factors i.e. of neighboring countries and regional powers that influenced on quality of geopolitical and geostrategic position of Serbia and Serbian areas.