Tim Judah

Special Correspondent @TheEconomist, Balkans, Ukraine, demography. Also @nybooks Pres of @BIRN_Network. Shortlisted 2022 Bayeux War Reporters Prize.

[Tim Judah @timjudah1]

Decades-Old Story of Sarajevo ‘Sniper Safari’ Still in the Realm of Rumour https://t.co/UZpfWcybrC

[Adi Ćerimagić @adicerimagic]

In this week’s @TheEconomist on the new 🇺🇸 policy priorities in the Western Balkans.

In 🇧🇦 and the Western Balkans policy is now driven by investors close to #Trump and his family – and by their investments.

[Adi Ćerimagić @adicerimagic]

The 🇺🇸 approach to 🇧🇦 and much of the Western #Balkans is now influenced by investors who are closely connected to the #Trump administration or the Trump family.

Among observers, this raises questions about whether energy and economic interests could begin to reshape long-standing 🇺🇸 policy in the region.

Across the Western Balkans and in the 🇪🇺, policymakers are watching closely, uncertain about what this might mean for the durability of the post-war regional order. For now, most are reacting to developments as they unfold and formulating ad hoc responses.

Spoke with @timjudah1 and @TheEconomist on this.

https://t.co/y4IO4qBTx0

[The Economist @TheEconomist]

Albania’s new protest movement is dominated by the young—some call it a Gen Z revolt. But demonstrations without strong leaders and concrete plans may end up achieving little https://t.co/KkoqRqmbZk

[Balkan Insight @BalkanInsight]

Albania’s Special Prosecution has issued 20 arrest warrants and seized over 100 million euros in assets as it maps out alleged drug money flowing into major construction projects across Albania, including a resort promoted by relatives of Donald Trump.

https://t.co/Czyg2Ztd2M

[The Economist @TheEconomist]

Jared Kushner’s beach development brings trouble for a prime minister https://t.co/jLq6P6eZiv

[Tim Judah @timjudah1]

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[Petrit Selimi @Petrit]

I’ve just read Predrag Koraksić Corax, the most influential caricaturist in Balkans, has passed away. He was incredibly creative and brave, always putting in drawing what others didn’t dare say against those in power: from Milosevic to Vucic. Condolences to family and friends.

[The Economist @TheEconomist]

“No one accuses me of catastrophizing now. Not at all. It’s happening,” @ProfTimLang tells @timjudah1 on “The Weekend Intelligence” https://t.co/69y9AZOoEG

[Tim Judah @timjudah1]

After four years of reporting Ukraine I was wondering what would happen at home in the UK in terms of civil defence if war comes here.

[The Economist @TheEconomist]

“My wife and I have enough food for up to a week and just ordered 12 kilos of barbecue coal so we can keep cooking...if the power goes off.”

On “The Weekend Intelligence”: lacking official advice on how to prepare for war, @timjudah1 goes his own way https://t.co/JX3ANc0nrv

[Tim Judah @timjudah1]

@Liqui_Sniper @TheEconomist @LucyGoBag has the answers.

[Tim Judah @timjudah1]

I have been out and about at home asking what would happen in terms of civil defence if war comes. What I found was quite surprising….

[The Economist @TheEconomist]

On “The Weekend Intelligence” @timjudah1 goes in search of plans for Britain’s civil defence. Listen now https://t.co/rVgHPEpAAK

[Tim Judah @timjudah1]

Fascinating by @einotai After the Fall: Orban’s System Unravels as Fidesz Faces Existential Crisis https://t.co/VwQgpd7SYl

[Tim Judah @timjudah1]

Ratko Mladic, ‘Approaching End of Life’, Requests Release from Detention https://t.co/oAGH0ZXYpx

[Tim Judah @timjudah1]

Vlad Plahotniuc is convicted. That is a big deal for Moldova. The oligarch who picked Moldova clean goes to prison https://t.co/aUSNwDAuVg

[Balkan Insight @BalkanInsight]

Following parliament’s failure to elect a new president, Kosovo is heading towards snap polls in which former President Vjosa Osmani is clearly planning a role.

Read more: https://t.co/hdJdhT6Khh

[Petrit Selimi @Petrit]

Albin Kurti won 51% of votes on 28th of December. Inexplicably, he backstabbed President Osmani and then he fails to make a minimal compromise of cohabitation allowing a president from different party. Lo and behold, he just caused new snap elections in June. Genuinely weird. 🤷‍♂️

[Tim Judah @timjudah1]

As Clock Ticks, Kosovo MPs Remain Deadlocked Over New President https://t.co/b4IVFo8y4i

[Paula Erizanu @paulaerizanu]

It was odd to understand why the former deputy head of Moldova’s intelligence who served Russia, Alexandru Balan, was extradited from Romania days ago. Now we learn that he & a Russian national were pardoned & exchanged for 2 Moldovan intelligence officers caught in Russia

[Tim Judah @timjudah1]

By the end of the day we will know whether Kosovo is heading for new elections. That is the most likely scenario.