Balkans

Yugoslavia's Eastern Front

Bulgaria's pro-Western policy is met by a threat of war from Serbian extremist Seselj. But while ready to accept NATO troops, Sofia tries to play a regional diplomatic role.

17 May 05

Skojpe's Bulgarian Question

Macedonia and Bulgaria have achieved a substantive breakthrough, on language, minority and other issues. But not without fierce debate at home.

17 May 05

Brcko Torn In Two

Signalling a clear commitment to the future integrity of Bosnia, the international community has punished Republika Srpska over its obstruction of the Dayton implementation

17 May 05

On Hold In RS

Whatever the outcome, the repercussions from the NATO bombing will be huge for Republika Srpska--where pragmatic politicians are trying to keep their options open.

17 May 05

Macedonia's Tightrope

With violence on the streets and across the border, Skopje sees twin dangers in huge numbers of refugees and a strong anti-NATO backlash.

17 May 05

Between The Bombs And Belgrade

Montenegro has been on the receiving end of NATO's air strikes and verbal assaults from Belgrade. The fear is that the attacks from within will also become violent.

17 May 05

The Dead Don't Care About Kosovo

Anti-war protesters in southern Serbia have argued that Serb lives are more important than Serb control over Kosovo.

17 May 05

Kosovo Consequences For Bosnia

Many Bosnians hope the post-war settlement will give new impetus to revise the Dayton accords along the lines of the solution for Kosovo.

17 May 05
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