Answer: balkans

AnswerCrossword Clue
BALKANSCountries of SE Europe
BALKANSAllies may invade Europe here.
BALKANSPowder-keg area.
BALKANSBulgaria, Greece, etc.
BALKANS"Tinderbox of Europe"
BALKANSArea of European concern
BALKANSRegion famed for instability
BALKANSBulgaria, Albania et al.
BALKANS1990s war locale