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analysis 09 Dec 11 / 00:04:58

World Court Brings Macedonia Comfort, Not Victory

Macedonia may have won a round with Greece at the ICJ - but the battle over the country’s name is far from over.

By Sinisa Jakov Marusic
Skopje

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Background

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Macedonia-Greece Name Dispute: What’s in a name?

Ever since Macedonia gained independence in 1991, its name has been the subject of a bitter dispute with southern neighbor, Greece.

Key Figure

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Matthew Nimetz: The Patient Man Behind the 'Thankless' Talks

The longstanding mediator between Athens and Skopje, Matthew Nimetz, rarely reveals his feelings – but admits regret that the name ‘New Macedonia’ didn’t stick.

Blog

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23 Jun 11 / 12:55:11

A Nameless Warrior and the End of a Shameless Period

Harald Schenker

Placing the statue of Alexander the Great in the centre of Skopje is an unintentional allegory for the end of transition in Macedonia.

26 Nov 10 / 17:23:45

I’m Tired of Being ‘The Girl From Macedonia’

Tanja Milevska
21 Jun 10 / 10:19:26

Macedonia Celebrates its Defeat

Sinisa Jakov Marusic
06 May 10 / 10:02:28

Artists and Politics ' A Dangerous Liaison

Harald Schenker
15 Mar 10 / 14:01:42

Dancing Alexander-style, Down Under

Sinisa Jakov Marusic

Premium

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17 May 12 / 09:12:34

Hague Ruling Won’t Help Macedonia in Chicago

The continued blockade of Macedonia’s NATO hopes - which we’re seeing once again at the Chicago summit - shows the West still prefers the principle of solidarity to obedience to international law.