Montenegro

A man holds a flag and sticks his arm out of a car window, smiling and celebrating.

Montenegro was a success story in troubled Balkan region – now its democracy is in danger

Western leaders learned the hard way 25 years ago that conflict in the Balkans can become ethnic cleansing. Add Russia into the mix, and Montenegro's new problems are US and European problems, too.

Montenegro was a success story in troubled Balkan region – now its democracy is in danger
A medical worker gives a shot of the Chinese Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine to a woman during the vaccination in Belgrade, Serbia, Feb. 17, 2021. 

Serbia lets people choose their COVID-19 vaccine. Some call it a ‘political ballot.’

Serbia lets people choose their COVID-19 vaccine. Some call it a ‘political ballot.’
Four men stand outside in a valley near a river bed

Small hydropower plants threaten Montenegro's last free-flowing rivers in a bid for cleaner energy

Small hydropower plants threaten Montenegro's last free-flowing rivers in a bid for cleaner energy

Sometimes a cartoon is the most powerful way to shine a light on our darkest problems

Sometimes a cartoon is the most powerful way to shine a light on our darkest problems

American cars a sign of status, admiration in Kosovo

American cars a sign of status, admiration in Kosovo
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The Burden of the Classical Music Heartthrob

The Burden of the Classical Music Heartthrob

Montenegrin town a beautiful melting pot with a surprising history

Ulcinj was once a home to slavery and pirates. Now it's a somewhat diverse community that celebrates where people came from.

Montenegrin town a beautiful melting pot with a surprising history
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New nations

Sunday's referendum in southern Sudan got us thinking about new countries for the Geo Quiz. It's worth noting that there have been more than 30 countries created in the past two decades. So here's the question: What are the 5 newest countries?

New nations