Analysis
We provide our clients with in-depth analysis of political, security and economic developments in the Balkans, both region-wide and country specific but always tailored to their needs. With our network of analysts embedded throughout the region and immersed in the latest information at its source, we not only explain to our clients specific events but also provide foresight regarding risks and opportunities.
Corporate Investigations
BIRN Consultancy handles a wide range of corporate investigations and integrity due diligence cases. Our clients come to us when considering a new business relationship or when they are worried about an existing one running into problems. We answer their questions but also point out issues which they might have missed.
Advisory
Whether our clients are entering a new market, expanding existing projects or exploiting other opportunities, we help them make informed decisions in uncertain political, regulatory and commercial conditions. Irrespective of whether our clients need to understand the wider business environment, a specific sector or map key decision makers, we carry out research and provide analysis based on their needs.
Tailored to your needs
Sometimes the needs of our clients require a mix of all of our services or relate to a niche problem that does not fall neatly into any of the above categories. Some problems require multi-jurisdictional investigations and analysis. Whatever the brief, we can assemble the most relevant expertise to provide answers for our clients based on their needs.
News
- Albanian Party Quits North Macedonia Govt Over ‘Unfulfilled Promises’The departure of a small ethnic Albanian party from Hristijan Mickoski's cabinet won’t immediately shake his government – but it could spell problems for the prime minister in future.
- British Court Convicts Six Bulgarian ‘Minions’ of Spying for RussiaSix Bulgarians based in the UK, who jokingly referred to themselves as “minions”, were jailed for carrying out espionage operations including the surveillance of an investigative journalist.
- International Observers Condemn ‘Abusive Practices’ in Albania’s ElectionsInternational observers criticised 'widespread intimidation and abuse of public resources' in Sunday's election – which Edi Rama's ruling Socialist Party looks set to win by a landslide.
- Romanian Court Dismisses Greenpeace’s Challenge to Work on Gas ProjectAuthorities hail ‘significant win’ as court allows onshore works tied to EU-backed Neptun Deep gas project to proceed, despite environmental concerns.
Premium Content
- Free and Fair? Albania’s Flawed Election Reflects Worrying Global TrendIn a world where interest-driven foreign policies take precedence over democratic standards, the abuses documented during Albania’s parliamentary election are unlikely to meet much criticism – allowing the ruling Socialist Party to consolidate power.
- Dehumanisation as Strategy: Bosnian Serb Leader Dodik’s Rhetorical WarfareFrom “genetic liars” to “Islamic threats”, the president of Republika Srpska repackages 1990s hate to suit his 21st-century strategy of secession from Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- Monday Briefing from the Balkans: May 12, 2025Catch up on the weekend’s most important developments with Balkan Insight’s digest of news from countries across the region.
- Killing Machine: How the Bosnian Serb Army’s Creation Transformed the WarWhen irregular troops and paramilitary fighters were superseded by a professionalised Bosnian Serb army in May 1992, the level of violence escalated sharply – with deadly consequences for the new force’s targets.