Latest Views from the Balkans
New Roads to Reform in Bosnia
New proposals to make Bosnia’s Federation entity less dysfunctional and more democratic should not be ignored by the country’s squabbling political elites.
Boosting the Balkans’ Progress Towards the EU
Ten years after the Thessaloniki summit, the EU enlargement process for the western Balkans needs an injection of new energy.
Slovenia: The Five-Year Hangover
The ad posted on a give-away website sums up the situation in Slovenia after almost half a decade of the deepest economic crisis in the country's short history.
Serbia Looks East as it Heads West
The call for Serbia to join the Russian-led military alliance opens up new possibilities for cooperation with the countries of the former Soviet Union.
Serbia’s Progressives Play Dangerous Games in Vojvodina
As Serbian nationalists try to re-enact the Yogurt Revolution of the late 1980s, it sounds like history replayed as farce – but it is still no laughing matter.
Political Posturing Undermines Serbia’s UN Debate
The debate on war crimes courts at the UN General Assembly could have been a genuine chance to examine international justice and reconciliation, but it was marred by politically-motivated rhetoric.
Can International Justice Foster Reconciliation?
As the UN General Assembly debates the Hague Tribunal’s role in promoting reconciliation, there is a need for a deeper discussion about how international courts can contribute to lasting peace.
Brussels Should Not Reward Serbia With Membership Talks
Europe should not offer Belgrade a start date for talks until it offers its own minorities the same privileges it demands for the Serbs in Kosovo.
Spring Could Prove Fateful for EU Balkan Enlargement
Three upcoming reports will help determine the EU prospects of Kosovo, Serbia and Macedonia; of the three, the latter is causing by far the most concern.
This Ethnic Coalition Will Deepen Macedonia’s Divide
The decision of the two main Macedonian parties to field joint candidates in the west in the local elections can only set back hopes of post-ethnic politics.
Britain’s Mindless New ‘Bulgarian Agitation’
The media campaign against Bulgarian and Romanian immigrants plumbs new depths each week. Who would have guessed this country once put Bulgaria on a pedestal?
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Why Fear and Insecurity Has Gripped Macedonia Again
A political crisis has led to ethnic tensions and street violence in Macedonia, while leaders who could combat prejudice and nationalism have been fanning the flames instead.
Accepting a Difficult Truth: ICTY is Not Our Court
The impact of Yugoslav general Momcilo Perisic’s acquittal illustrates the insurmountable distance between the Hague Tribunal and people in the Balkans, who must take responsibility for dealing with their past.
Hague Verdicts Allow Commanders to Evade Justice
The Hague Tribunal’s acquittal of Yugoslav general Momcilo Perisic worryingly shifts responsibility for war crimes from commanders to subordinates fulfilling battlefield orders.
Serbian Tax Reform Offers Business Clearer Guidelines
Business should welcome the modernisation of corporate income tax, which demonstrates Serbia’s efforts to implement global best practice.
