The Geopolitical Weight of the 1946 Paris Peace Conference in the Balkans
Journal: Journal of Balkan and Black Sea Studies
Year: 2025

This study analyzes the geopolitical weight of the 1946 Paris Peace Conference with a focus on the Balkans. Using a method inspired by Caldara and Iacoviello’s geopolitical risk model, conference minutes were scanned for geographic references. The goal is to quantify which Balkan regions were most emphasized, offering insights into shifting geopolitical interests and strategies, especially concerning Russian influence. Approximately 300 meetings were held during this conference, which lasted fro