# Historical narratives and geopolitics in the Western Balkans > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/historical-narratives-and-geopolitics-in-the-western-balkans > Updated: 2026-09-01T05:25:33.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Recent reports and documentaries have examined the intersection of historical narratives and modern geopolitical influence in the Western Balkans. A study by the organization Pro Peace, titled ‘Media Reporting on Confronting the Past in the Western Balkans’, analyzed how media coverage in Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, and North Macedonia impacts reconciliation. The research identified systemic issues such as the politicization of history, disinformation, and the marginalization of victims. In Serbia specifically, the report noted a resistance to critical reporting and the glorification of convicted war criminals. Complementing these findings, a BGNES documentary titled ‘The Creeping Borders of the Serbian World’ explores the evolution of nationalist concepts into modern geopolitical strategies. Analysts suggest that traditional territorial ambitions have transitioned into a hybrid warfare model involving political influence and intelligence activities to destabilize neighboring states. The documentary traces this ideological continuity from historical concepts to current frameworks, such as the 2024 ‘All-Serbian Assembly’, which aimed to coordinate action between Serbia and Republika Srpska across various sectors. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-01: Balkan geopolitics: Analysis of the ‘Serbian World’ project A BGNES documentary explores how the ‘Serbian World’ concept adapts historical nationalist ambitions into modern hybrid warfare and political influence across the Balkans. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/balkan-geopolitics-analysis-of-the-serbian-world-project ### 2026-08-30: Western Balkans media report highlights challenges in confronting wartime history A new report by Pro Peace reveals how politicized media narratives and disinformation in the Western Balkans hinder reconciliation and the confrontation of wartime history. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/western-balkans-media-report-highlights-challenges-in-confronting-wartime-history --- Cite as: Historical narratives and geopolitics in the Western Balkans. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/historical-narratives-and-geopolitics-in-the-western-balkans