CUSTOMS UNION FOR THE WESTERN BALKAN COUNTRIES
CUSTOMS UNION FOR THE WESTERN BALKAN COUNTRIES

Summary/Abstract: The Balkan has a talent for "self-destruction" and that seems to be seriously frustrating even though the strongest center of power in the world, is forced to do everything in its power to prevent the explosion of evil. The United States is preparing to convince leaders of the Western Balkans that their mutual integration in the region is not only beneficial for regional economic development but also for keeping the world peace. Creating an economic or customs union would have multiple positive effects. The goal is to open a market of about twenty million people, which would vividly revive industry, commerce, agriculture, livestock, tourism and many other spheres. It would also greatly increase foreign investment. Above all, nations will have to come together in order to boost the region's economic development, as well as regional peace and stability. Given the real conditions in the region, which are specific by their nature, the key questions arise: “To what extent is this possible, what are the means and ways of achieving this and in what dynamics is it likely to occur?”

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