Introduction
Montenegro, a small Balkan country with a complex geopolitical landscape, has encountered myriad security challenges influenced by its location, history, and internal dynamics, particularly following its accession to NATO in 2017. NATO membership was aimed at bolstering Montenegro’s security and defense capabilities, but it also brought to the fore new and existing security threats that require meticulous consideration and strategic planning. As a result, security challenges in Montenegro encompass a spectrum of issues that significantly affect the country’s internal political stability,…