Reconciliation in Kosovo Tougher than in Bosnia
The depth of animosity in Kosovo goes far beyond that in Bosnia making the task of reconstruction and ethnic reconciliation much more difficult.
10 Nov 05
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia's Draft Election Law Exposes Dayton's Flaws
Bosnia's draft election law has exposed some of the flaws in the Dayton Agreement and generated calls to change the peace accord from groups which have to date been its strongest supporters.
10 Nov 05
Legislating For Refugee Returns In Bosnia
Bosnia's High Representative has imposed new laws to speed refugee returns. But the reduction of NATO troops may mean it could all end in violence.
10 Nov 05
Journalists Defy Intimidation In Republika Srpska
The Serbian part of Bosnia remains a violent place for journalists who expose the ugly underside of life here.
10 Nov 05
Bosnian Croats In Crisis
With the Croatian president near death and the ruling party facing electoral defeat, the Bosnian Croat sister party is also in disarray.
10 Nov 05
Paramilitaries From Kosovo Move Into Montenegro
Paramilitaries forced out of Kosovo have moved into neighbouring Montenegro, some to find a hiding place and some to join the police.
10 Nov 05
Bosnia Not Ready To Assume 'Ownership' Of The Peace Process
Recent comments that Bosnia is nearing readiness to assume "ownership" of the peace process begs the question - which local institutions and individuals should be entrusted with such responsibility?
10 Nov 05
The Ruling Bosnian Muslim Coalition Falls Apart
Recent days have brought further changes to the already complicated Bosnian political scene. The ruling Bosnian Muslim coalition has broken apart opening the door for the leading opposition Social Democratic Party to claim more power.
10 Nov 05
Tudjman's Death Leaves Uncertainty In Bosnia
For some people in Bosnia, the death of Franjo Tudjman was a national tragedy, for others it raised hopes for better relations between the two countries. But the post-Tudjman era is bound to bring uncertainty to Bosnia.
10 Nov 05
Vuk Draskovic's Fledgling 'Falcons'
On December 7, the opposition Serbian Renewal Movement announced plans to form a special unit to 'counter the threat of state terrorism'. They have a military-sounding name - the Falcons - but they don't have guns. Yet.
10 Nov 05
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