New great game: Mapping US-Israeli axis in the Balkans (opens original article in a new tab)

The article discusses how the Balkans are becoming a strategic battleground for global powers, with Albania's Sazan Island project and Israeli investments raising concerns about foreign influence and geopolitical maneuvering.

• Albania's government approved a luxury tourism project on Sazan Island managed by Jared Kushner's firm, sparking public backlash over environmental and foreign intervention concerns.
• Israeli investors are accused of using citizenships from European countries to acquire land in the Balkans, with academic claims of a 'stealth occupation' and geopolitical motives behind tourism projects.
• Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama's strong support for Israel includes increased military and cybersecurity cooperation, following Iranian cyberattacks in 2022.