Weekly anti-government protests have been taking place in Serbia since late last year, underscoring concerns about President Aleksandar Vucic’s consolidated hold on power. In this week’s podcast interview, Aleks Eror talks with Robbie Corey-Boulet about the factors that have facilitated Vucic’s rise.

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