Christopher Bennett
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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
Tudjman's Legacy Weighs Heavily Round Croatia's Neck
With the demise of its President, Croatia has a chance break with the past and move politically out of the Balkans and into Western Europe. But Franjo Tuijman's legacy will make the years to come difficult ones...
10 Nov 05
Challenges Await NATO Newcomers
Those countries set to join NATO will discover that their invitation was just the first stage of a long process.
6 Sep 05
Tudjman's Legacy Weighs Heavily Round Croatia's Neck
With the demise of its President, Croatia has a chance break with the past and move politically out of the Balkans and into Western Europe. But Franjo Tuijman's legacy will make the years to come difficult ones...
17 May 05
Comment: NATO Stays the Course in the Balkans
Replacement of SFOR by the EU’s new force for Bosnia does not mean NATO is any less committed to stability.
21 Feb 05
The Extra-legal Intervention
Unlike the strikes in Bosnia in 1995, NATO does not have UN authorisation to proceed with the bombing of Serbia and Montenegro. It is also unlikely to be able to avoid the use of ground troops. Whatever the events, NATO is in the Balkans to stay.
24 Mar 99
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