The research deals with the topic of cross-border cooperation and Euroregions
in the Balkans. Using a qualitative comparative analysis (QCA), the research
examines nine different cases in Albania, Bulgaria, and the Former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia. The research is framed within IR theories and aims to
define a good model of transborder cooperation for this region by considering
its specific ethnic and historical issues. In particular, implementing Perkmann’s
theory (2007) of policy entrepreneurship - which considers Euroregions
“autonomous organisations capable to attract policy tasks and resources” - the
research aims to define an efficient and effective local authority working on
cross-border cooperation in South Eastern Europe. Due to the peculiarities of
the area the theory of Perkmann is reviewed adding two independent variables,
diversity management and ideological compatibility (Perkmann's variables: CBC
organization; Resource base; CBC appropriation), and changing ...