Washington will be keeping an eye on business prospects and the rule of law Both Democrats and Republicans in Washington will be watching what happens next, too. As is customary, the bilateral relationship with Washington will be primarily driven by the executive branch, which launched the US-Serbia strategic dialogue in July, and has expressed interest in Serbia’s EXPO 2027. These partnerships and interests will likely continue, assuming a smooth transition of power. However, Congress has consistently maintained interest in democratic accountability and the rule of law in Serbia, as was seen with the introduction two months ago of the “Supporting the Rule of law, Building Institutional Justice, and Accountability Act,” known as the SRBIJA act. The bill cites democratic backsliding, repression, and Serbia’s ties with Russia, China, and Iran to call for US support for democracy accountability and sanctions against those who are threatening peace and security in the Western Balkans.  The bipartisan, bicameral measure and related policy items will be worth watching in this post-election period. Serbia’s government transition will also impact its relationship with Washington. Peaceful transitions of power will encourage productive dialogue with the executive branch and smooth unease within the Congress. @ATpolicynotes is a nonresident senior fellow with the Atlantic Council’s @ACEurope Center.