The New Balkans

'The New Balkans' offers a comprehensive and penetrating analysis of the geopolitical landscape in Southeastern Europe during the critical decade following the First World War. Written by Hamilton Fish Armstrong, a leading authority on international relations and long-time editor of Foreign Affairs, this work examines the profound transformations that reshaped the Balkan Peninsula after the dissolution of the Austro-Hungarian and Ottoman empires. The author provides a detailed exploration of the newly formed and restructured states, including Yugoslavia, Albania, Bulgaria, Romania, and Greece, navigating the complex web of ethnic rivalries, territorial disputes, and diplomatic maneuvers that defined the era.Through a series of insightful essays, Armstrong addresses the pressing questions of regional stability and the influence of Great Power politics on the 'powder keg of Europe.' The book delves into specific flashpoints such as the Fiume question, the status of Bessarabia, and the internal challenges facing young nations as they struggled to consolidate their sovereignty. 'The New Balkans' serves as an essential primary source for understanding the historical roots of 20th-century European conflict and the evolution of international diplomacy in a region marked by persistent volatility. This volume remains a vital resource for historians, political scientists, and anyone seeking to grasp the intricate history of the Balkan states.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.