The Strategic Logic Of Engaging Serbia
This Forbes analysis argues that the U.S. should seize the opportunity to deepen engagement with Serbia following the July 17, 2026 launch of a U.S.-Serbia strategic dialogue. The article identifies four key areas: energy security, where Serbia's role in the Vertical Gas Corridor and potential divestment from Russian-controlled NIS oil company could reduce Moscow's influence; strategic minerals, as Serbia holds Europe's largest lithium reserves and has chosen to partner with the EU rather than China; defense modernization, with Serbia actively acquiring Western military equipment; and broader geopolitical alignment. The author contends that Washington has a window to lock Serbia into Western supply chains and reduce Russian and Chinese leverage in the Balkans.
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