Геополитички положај (БЈР) Македоније
Geopolitical Position of (FYR) Macedonia

Summary/Abstract: Macedonia does not have the necessary strategic depth. It is geopolitically vulnerable both by geographic vertical and by its horizontal. At the same time Macedonia has some conflicts with all four neighboring countries. This is why all Macedonian governments since its independence looked more or less for a solution in a tighter political and military connection with the USA. The territory of Macedonia has a certain geopolitical significance for the USA. This is why the USA is advocating the maintaining of the existing balance of powers that guarantees survival of Macedonia. Nevertheless the key partners of the USA on the Balkans are Turkey and Albanians. During the mediation in the Macedonian- Albanian conflict the USA has tried to keep in mind the Albanian interests. This resulted in a complicated legal solution which ensured great amount of independence for Albanians (and other minorities). Albanians are using this to strengthen their position which can lead to dissolution of the country. This is why it can be concluded that further insistence on tight binding with the USA can also be an introduction in dissolution of the country. Macedonian stability and its territorial integrity can only be protected in accordance with Serbia, Bulgaria and Greece which would require resolving bilateral conflicts with these neighboring countries.

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