Preparedness and response to the migrant crisis as an indicator of “Balkan route” states' resilience
Preparedness and response to the migrant crisis as an indicator of “Balkan route” states' resilience

Summary/Abstract: Preparedness and response to migrant crisis reflected the degree of Balkan states national security resilience, their ability to respond adequately to the changed circumstances in the security environment and to return to the normal state of functioning in the shortest time without compromising vital functions of the system. The sudden influx of migrants within a short period of time created the needfor flexible and pragmatic responses of "Balkan route" states with the aim of prompt transit of migrants to final destinations in the EU. Subsequent unilateral actions of individual countries and the establishment of an agreement between Turkey and the EU have led to the closure of "Balkan route" and generated progressive growth of migrants smuggling as well as using of alternative transit axes.

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