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10 Dec 07
IN-DEPTH: Balkans Struggles to Grasp its International Potential
Old habits, local preoccupations and poor capacity leave countries with no foreign policy beyond joining the EU and NATO.
10 Dec 07
Brussels' Negative Tone Helps Create New European Divide
Bulgarian and Romanian accession should be greeted with real enthusiasm, not grumbles about cheap labour.
Russia Frets Over Kosovo Independence
Moscow reluctant to back creation of new state, worried it could fuel separatist ambitions of restless Russian regions.
10 Dec 07
Quietly, the Western Balkans is Moving Towards European Integration
Longer time frames and stricter entry procedures should be used to equip Balkan states for eventual membership.
Slovenia to Push for Balkan Integration as EU President
Ljubljana seeks a grand bargain on the Western Balkans – accelerated track to the EU for all the Western Balkan states.
Neighbours Start Working Together on Foreign Policy Goals
Balkan states are realising that cooperation, not competition, is the key to success in reaching the goal of EU and NATO membership.
Drifting Between Protectionism and Integration
Hesitant and indecisive trade liberalisation, resulting in low foreign investment, is one factor behind region’s slow integration.
Croatia Resists Reform
Reforms are starting to lag, and the country's leaders are loathe to admit it.
Hunger Strikes Insult Genuine Victims of Injustice
There are striking similarities between Seselj and Glavas and their respective protests.
A Croatian Press Council Will Benefit Everyone
This long overdue initiative needs more support than it is getting, if it is to get off the ground.
10 Dec 07
Top Croatian War Crimes Suspect in Custody
General charged with ethnic cleansing of Serbs arrested in Spain.
10 Dec 07
Dismay and Jubilation Over Hague Court Judgment
While Bosniak survivors of war were most furious, many Serbs hailed the verdict as victory of common sense.
10 Dec 07
Inventor's Memory Brings Croats and Serbs Together
Celebrations in honour of Nikola Tesla, the famous Croatian Serb scientist, have reawakened pride in a shared past.
10 Dec 07
Croatian Media Find Hate Speech Sells
Ruthless market competition tempts mass circulation outlets to resort to old stereotypes about minorities.
10 Dec 07
IN DEPTH: Croatian Anti-Corruption Drive Raises High Expectations
High profile strategy has yet to persuade the EU or Croatia’s sceptical public that scourge is being tackled
