EU Eager for Larger Kosovo Role but Lacks Strategy
If Brussels aims to replace the United Nations in the protectorate, it will have to consolidate and streamline its presence there first.
21 Feb 05
Albania
US Albanians Put Faith in Kerry
American-Albanians appear to hope Kerry victory will put Kosovo back on the foreign policy agenda.
21 Feb 05
Crime and Poverty Haunt Disputed Lands
Life is difficult for the people of Moldova and Transdniester, and confusion over the unofficial border that divides them only adds to the misery.
21 Feb 05
Calls Grow For Ashdown to Surrender Imperial Powers
There is increasing international unease over the unaccountable and unsupervised powers of Bosnia’s High Representative.
21 Feb 05
Macedonia: Farewell To FYROM
US recognition of Macedonia as the country’s official title is welcomed locally, but meets hostility from Greece.
21 Feb 05
Bosnians say NATO Bombs Brought Angel of Death
Many Bosnians blame high cancer rates on NATO’s use of depleted uranium munitions in 1995, but scientists remain divided over the alleged link.
21 Feb 05
Montenegro: Authorities Face Murder Cover-up Claims
Families accuse Podgorica officials of trying to protect their childrens’ assailants.
21 Feb 05
Nano Questioned on Arms Smuggling Claims
Albania’s opposition has seized on the transcript of an incriminating conversation that the premier allegedly held back in 1997.
21 Feb 05
Bringing War Crimes Justice Back Home
The transfer of Hague tribunal cases to former Yugoslavia is regarded as vital for the war crimes justice process - but it is fraught with difficulty.
21 Feb 05
Serb Activists Helped Inspire Ukraine Protests
Activists who helped topple Milosevic played a key role in the formation of the Ukrainian protest movement - but can now only watch events and wait from afar.
21 Feb 05
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