United States in CEE and the Western Balkans: How should the new US administration revive its allure

The much-maligned invasion of Iraq in Lack of trust in the US may, however, and 44% of 32% 2003 (where many Central European be also linked to the previous Macedonians governments risked their reputations administration’s unpredictable and believe the US by backing the initiative against the inconsistent approach towards Europe. [...] wishes of their Western European This is evidenced by the fact that should play a counterparts) and its aftermath and the distrustful attitudes towards the US have more prominent NATO bombardment of Yugoslavia in worsened throughout the continent, not 1999 both still resonate, especially in only CEE and the Balkans.7 role in their the Balkan region. [...] perceive the US as a threat, at In Serbia NATO alliance and the same time, 48% of Bulgarians In North Macedonia partnership and 43% of Romanians did not Unjustified bombing in 1999 Those with university education Poland being too small for the know how to respond to the Its desire to rule the world and are less likely to perceive the North Macedonia being too US to care threat question, which puts. [...] Any re-engagement with the EU could, consequently, also translate into a rapprochement with the region where Common anti-corruption stance and position 2 countries often view the EU as a means towards the protection of the rule of law. [...] 18 19 United States in CEE & the Western Balkans United States in CEE & the Western Balkans Romania Notes Age Serbia The youngest surveyed generation (18-24 years old) is the most supportive of the US and NATO, Age the remaining generations have mixed feelings Serbia is the only country where the category of 65+ depending on a question.