Russian forces were only 40 miles from the Georgian capital at dusk on Monday. As Georgia faces its literal and metaphoric twilight hour, Stratfor's thoughts turn further west. [more]
Serb nationalists, fresh from a massive defeat in Kosovo, are beginning to warn that foreign forces may soon attempt to whittle away further at Serbian territorial integrity. [more]
Widespread reports from Romania indicate that Hungarians in Transylvania have formed a movement to gain independence. However, the Hungarians in Romania are not as united as the media have implied. [more]
Hungarians throughout Eastern Europe have welcomed Kosovo's Feb. 17 declaration of independence. The issue could lead to a nationalist wave and calls for independence for Hungarian enclaves. [more]
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