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20 Apr 12 / 12:19:39

Reconciliation as a Political Taboo

Reconciliation has lost its prominence on the political agenda of the former Yugoslav countries.

rehabilitating-chetniks-dangerous-for-the-region
21 Mar 12 / 17:56:12

Serbia Endangers Region by Rehabilitating Chetniks

Serbia’s announced rehabilitation of Draza Mihailovic is a fatal concession to the idea of Great Serbia - and to the ideas of the Croatian Ustasha, and all who aim to equalise Fascism and Anti-Fascism.

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19 Mar 12 / 16:16:02

Justice and Reconciliation Cannot be Delayed

Justice and reconciliation must not be delayed further in the region of the former Yugoslavia, and it is up to national governments to increase their efforts.

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13 Feb 12 / 16:01:26

A Flourishing Albanian ‘Neighborhood’ Benefits the Balkans

US policy-makers remain wary of the concept of ethnic solidarity - but harnessing natural links between Albanian communities in the Balkans will actually reduce tensions, strengthening state structures and helping to stabilize the region. 

europe-is-to-blame-for-balkan-asylum-crisis
04 Oct 11 / 15:15:37

Europe is to Blame For Balkan Asylum Crisis

It would be hypocritical to punish Balkan countries for the spike in numbers of asylum seekers by rescinding visa liberalisation because responsibility for this unwelcome phenomenon rests in Europe.

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11 Apr 11 / 12:35:18

Comment: 2011 Census Puts Montenegrin ‘Idea’ to The Test

If the number of Serbs is seen to rise again in the latest headcount, it will be seen as marking a wider failure of the idea of an independent Montenegro.

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24 Mar 11 / 15:02:24

Five Years On, Montenegro Has Consolidated Independence

Major challenges may lie ahead in terms of the EU integration process, but half a decade on, many of the problems that seemed so acute in 2006 have largely been overcome.

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24 Nov 10 / 13:13:23

Comment: Will Serbs Ever Learn to Love NATO?

The Serbs’ staunch opposition to the Alliance is hampering the development of a common security position in the region.

09 Mar 10 / 17:54:48

Crisis Will Not Shake Fundamentals of Greek Diplomacy

In spite of its current economic troubles,  the broad thrust of Greek foreign policy – on the  Macedonia name dispute and other issues – will remain unaltered.
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02 Feb 10 / 16:53:42

EU 'Agreeing to Disagree' on Balkans Holds Dangers

The uneven policies of EU countries towards enlargement in the Western Balkans and Turkey are sending the wrong message to the region.

22 Jun 09 / 04:28:51

Time for 'Thessalonika 2'

A new, high-level regional summit is sorely needed at a time when progress towards the goal of EU membership is clearly losing momentum.

09 Apr 08 / 11:46:55

Montenegro Opposition Must Learn From Defeat

Filip Vujanovic’s landslide win in presidential polls shows the government’s divided opponents can only win if they unite.

07 Feb 08 / 08:42:24

Why We Aren't Free Yet

A new study shows that economic freedom is still repressed in southeast Europe, and corruption is the biggest reason why.

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04 Feb 08 / 06:18:48

The Balkans: Time to Re-engage

After its half-hearted commitment of recent years, the West needs to redouble its efforts to save the Balkans from renewed instability and the “failed state” syndrome.

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23 Jan 08 / 12:15:02

Montenegro Opposition Split over Poll

The failure of Montenegro’s fractious opposition parties to agree on a joint candidate ahead of the presidential race might pave the way for Filip Vujanovic’s re-election.