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All items tagged SerbiaOpen Think Tank ArticlesAugust 25, 2011 | Nonviolent Tactics Could Topple Regime in IranCGA at NYU Ethnic Conflicts Learning Community : Nonviolent movements have toppled autocrats from Serbia to Egypt, and these tactics could also work in Iran. Protestors should exploit internal government divisions and leverage their youth and the strength of women to bring down this oppressive regime. ... MoreJuly 18, 2011 | Serbia Forges a New European IdentityElizabeth Pond: After years of resentment aimed at the West, Serbia has developed a distinctly pro-EU stance. The EU model of soft power and prosperity has led Serbia to a turning point in its relations with not only the European institutions, but also its neighbors in the historically turbulent Balkan region. ... MoreSeptember 6, 2010 | Srebrenica Haunts Balkans 15 Years LaterSabine Woelkner: 15 years after Srebrenica, the massacre still haunts the Balkan countries and illustrates just how deep the divisions are to this day. The nationalist sentiment apparent in the run-up to the October 3 elections in Bosnia-Herzegovinia shows how direly a reconicilation is needed. ... MoreMarch 15, 2010 | Kosovo Beyond NationalismStefan G. Ducich: More than ten years after Operation Allied Force, there is no durable peace in Kosovo. The global community, and the EU in particular, has the responsibility and the influence to usher in a system of governance and accountability, whereby the entire Kosovar populace – regardless of ethnic back ... MoreNovember 6, 2009 | The Big Bear's Tight EmbraceSonja Davidovic: President Medvedev’s generous offers during his state visit to Serbia indicate a strengthening of bilateral relations between Russia and Serbia. This generosity should not blind Serbia on its path towards EU membership. ... MoreAugust 7, 2009 | Is the EU Suffering From 'Visa Liberalization Fatigue'?Rudi Guraziu: The EU seems to have made its political decision as far as visa liberalization for the West Balkans is concerned. However, by excluding the two nations who have suffered the most during the conflict it risks stability in the region. ... MoreJune 12, 2009 | Western Europe Should Look to Neighbors to Improve EU VoteRudi Guraziu: With the lowest ever turnout in European Union elections, the future of the Union has seriously been put in doubt. Conservative victories have caused major concern in membership hopeful, Turkey. If Europe fails to speak as one, its global economic and political influence could be jeopardized. ... MoreMarch 19, 2009 | Serbia's EU Goal: A Chance For Regional StabilityPawel Jan Olszewski: Serbia has announced its intention to become part of the EU family. This is a positive sign for stability and peace in the region as the country would be forced to fulfill the required EU integration criteria. However, the journey is long and not devoid of challenges. ... MoreFebruary 3, 2009 | Actions Speak Louder Than WordsSonja Davidovic: Russia‘s shut down of its Balkan gas deliveries with the ink not yet dried on the Serbian Government/Gazprom deal indicates that vulnerable areas such as energy security must be reflected in a European strategy. ... MoreJuly 11, 2008 | Serbia Is Back in EuropeElizabeth Pond : Even though radical voices are still present in Serbian political life, most of the Serbs finally made the choice of becoming a part of Europe. ... MoreApril 23, 2008 | Solving Kosovo's KosovoDaniel Korski & Richard Gowan: Away from the limelight and with other world events getting the media’s attention, the situation in Kosovo has been getting worse and worse. And it all started so well with the EU managing to get a consensus for its ESDP mission and two-thirds of EU states backing the province’s independence. ... MoreJanuary 21, 2008 | Kosovo: Avoid US Unilateralism, Encourage EU LeadersMemo 4: Members of the Atlantic Community are mostly optimistic about the future of Kosovo and conflict resolution in the Western Balkans. The EU has a key role in this region and policy is in the right track, but, of course, big challenges still lie ahead. ... MoreDecember 12, 2007 | Kosovo: It's Not as Bad as You ThinkElizabeth Pond: The EU and the UN can build on recent progress to resolve the last unfinished business from the 1990s’ Balkan wars. There is still a long way to go, though, to bring Kosovo under EU supervision and persuade Serbia to opt for a European future. ... MoreDecember 5, 2007 | "Thessaloniki 2": European Incentives for the Western BalkansAlexandros P. Mallias: A clear prospect of EU membership is the most effective tool in helping countries of the western Balkans overcome their current challenges. Mallias presents a new strategic agenda for the western Balkans building on the Thessaloniki Agenda of 2003. ... MoreNovember 29, 2007 | EU Can Prevent Versailles Syndrome in SerbiaElizabeth Pond: I contend that the EU plan for Kosovo’s “supervised independence” will avoid the historical mistakes that could end up fueling Serbian resentment and ultranationalism. Offering eventual European Union membership to Serbia is a prudent step that will encourage Serbian cooperation. ... MoreNovember 7, 2007 | A Confederation for KosovoAntonio Cassese: A confederation of states is the best compromise for Kosovo. By means of a binding UN Security Council resolution, Kosovo could be granted full and exclusive authority over its citizens and territory, as well as limited capacity for action on the international scene. ... MoreAugust 13, 2007 | Will Kosovo End the Transatlantic Honeymoon?Nikolas Kirrill Gvosdev: The US course of action on statehood for Kosovo will be a major test for the newly fortified transatlantic relationship. ... MoreJuly 3, 2007 | Kosovo: The Next Transatlantic Clash?Ulf Gartzke: I warn of a looming “nightmare scenario” when EU member states could split from the US and each other over independent status for Kosovo. Results from the latest Bush-Putin summit could raise the stakes. ... MoreGlobal Must Read ArticlesMay 24, 2012 | Remember the BalkansThe Balkan economies are expected to contract even more, which will in turn increase the lure of nationalism. ++ In Serbia, an extreme nationalist, Tomislav Nikolic, defeated the incumbent president. ++ The election has the potential to grow into a regional and European problem. ++ Nikolic’s victory, in combination with Hungary’s populism, should be a wake-up call to the EU. ++ The Eurozone ... MoreSeptember 13, 2010 | Serbia and EU: A Way Forward on KosovoThe EU has succeeded in convincing the Serbs not to place a resolution before the UN general assembly on the topic of the Kosovo. ++ The Serbs had intended to ask the assembly to condemn Kosovo’s independence as an incidence of separatism. ++ The EU is not thrilled by this idea, since most its members had supported the independence drive at the time. ++ The compromise between Lady Ashton ... MoreFebruary 20, 2009 | Happy Birthday KosovoAs Kosovo celebrates one year of independence, progress in the new state can be best summed up with a “so-so.” ++ While violence has been held at bay, reconciliation between Serbs and Kosovans remains a long way off. ++ NATO and EU troops continue to maintain security, unemployment is high and economic development is stunted. ++ All of Europe should recognize Kosovan independence; after that, ... MoreAugust 4, 2008 | It is Crucial to Bring Serbia Closer to EuropeThe extradition of Karadzic was hailed as a watershed in the relations between the EU and Serbia but great challenges still lie ahead. ++ It is important that the EU now shows its support by implementing the recently signed Stabilisation and Association Agreement, giving Serbia a candidate status, and including it in the Schengen zone. ++ Bringing Serbia closer to Europe could begin an ... MoreJuly 29, 2008 | Time for the EU to Let in Balkan StatesIt has to be said out loud that the EU project will not be complete as long as all Balkan countries are not allowed to join: letting in Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonia, Bosnia, Kosovo and Albania is crucial for progress and peace on the continent. ++ The EU states cannot leave these countries “dangling in a pit of constant evasion” and must finally give this process a momentum to match ... MoreJuly 24, 2008 | The End of the Serbian Black HoleThe arrest of the Bosnian Serb leader, political mastermind of the Bosnian genocide, Radovan Karadzic on charges of war crimes is a clear indication that ultranationalists no longer speak for Serbia ++ The decision to abide by the EU’s requirement that Serbia extradites Karadzic so that he can be tried at the international war crimes court in The Hague, has shown the new president Boris ... MoreMay 22, 2008 | EU/US Could Help Solve Serbia's Divide Over EuropeUncertainty remains as to whether Serbia will turn East or West, but the radicalization of public opinion means the emerging government will have to defend Serb interests in Kosovo and encourage the de facto partition. ++ The prospect of EU membership is not sufficient to bring Serbs to terms with the loss of Kosovo. ++ Realistically, the EU and the US should consider a form of partition. ++ ... MoreMay 13, 2008 | Boris Tadic's Victory is Not so DecisiveThe recent victory in Serbian parliamentary elections by President Boris Tadic’s pro-EU alliance was not as decisive as he would like to have the world believe. ++ In order to form a government he is likely to have to form a coalition with the eurosceptic Socialists, formerly the party of Slobodan Milosevic. ++ This would not only give him less space to maneuver with regard to EU accession and ... MoreMarch 12, 2008 | Serbia's Choice: Between Integration and IsolationAiming primarily to qualify Serbia for membership in the EU, the Democratic Party of Tadic offers the country the most sensible economic, strategic, and diplomatic solution. ++ Kosovo’s declaration of independence may have strengthened ultranationalist, anti-EU forces. ++ To help Tadic, the EU and the US now have the duty to protect the Serb minority in Kosovo and strive for reconciliation with ... MoreFebruary 27, 2008 | Recognition of Kosovo Punishes Serbian DemocracyKosovo’s illegal declaration of independence has destabilized the international system. ++ Recognizing Kosovo legitimizes imposed solutions to ethnic conflicts, unilateral secession by a non-state actor, and forced partition to sovereign states. ++ “Recognizing Kosovo means saying, in effect, that Serbian democracy must be punished because [Milosevic] was left unpunished.” CommentsFebruary 21, 2012 | ''If the EU has any moral values [something we...December 14, 2011 | This story reflects the wish list of most...March 24, 2010 | After "humanitarian intervention" and billions...January 23, 2010 | I wonder how many readers saw anything in...January 21, 2010 | I agree with many parts of Mr. Fischer's...January 21, 2010 | I agree with Mrs. Corneuster that lots of the...November 17, 2009 | From Serbian point of view I could imagine...November 16, 2009 | The Big Bear’s Den With both Ms....November 10, 2009 | Ladies and gentlemen, Thanks for your...November 6, 2009 | One would tend to disagree with Sonja over a...August 6, 2009 | Dear Mrs. Pond, unfortunately my picture...August 3, 2009 | In my humble opinion, the only thing that has...February 17, 2009 | The principle of territorial integrity of...August 20, 2008 | Dear Maka, Please do not trust too much on...August 14, 2008 | The ideal to use power in the service of...July 21, 2008 | Today´s Kosovo is an example of frozen...July 19, 2008 | In Europe the Kosovo question highlights the...July 14, 2008 | Western Balkans and European...February 21, 2008 | Dear Ms. Gropas, I agree that it is... |
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