The Balkans
The case of Kosovo: “Self-determination” as an instrument of imperialist policy
By Peter Schwarz, February 20, 2008
The support of the US and the major European powers for Kosovo’s unilateral secession from Serbia, in the face of fierce opposition from Serbia and Russia, as well as China, marks a turning poin...
Deep divisions in Europe over Kosovo independence
By Stefan Steinberg, February 19, 2008
Deep divisions emerged at the European Union meeting in Brussels on Monday, with the assembled Foreign Ministers unable to arrive at a unified position with regard to the declaration of independence m...
Kosovo’s declaration of independence destabilises Europe
By Chris Marsden, February 18, 2008
Yesterday’s declaration of independence from Serbia by Kosovo’s parliament brings the world a step closer to another war on European soil. The move has been prepared and encouraged by the ...
Serbian government faces collapse following presidential election
By Paul Mitchell, February 7, 2008
On February 4, voters re-elected Boris Tadic president of Serbia in a second-round contest against Tomislav Nikolic of the extreme right-wing nationalist Serbian Radical Party (SRS). Only 120,000 vote...
Right-wing nationalist leads in Serbian presidential elections
By Paul Mitchell, January 30, 2008
Tomislav Nikolic of the extreme right-wing nationalist Serbian Radical Party (SRS) won the first round of the voting in the January 20 Serbian presidential elections. The SRS, which formed a coalition...
European Union sends “rule of law” mission to prepare for Kosovan independence
By Paul Mitchell, December 24, 2007
Last week, the European Union (EU), under pressure from the United States, sent a 1,800-strong “rule of law” mission—the largest in the bloc’s history—to replace the Unit...
War danger grows after Kosovo status talks collapse
By Paul Mitchell, December 12, 2007
Last week, three mediators from the United States, the European Union and Russia announced their failure to bring about a negotiated solution between local ethnic Albanian and Serbian leaders, as well...
Kosovo Assembly election result deepens crisis over independence
By Paul Mitchell, November 22, 2007
The result of Saturday’s Kosovo Assembly election has deepened the crisis over independence. The Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK), political successors to the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA), secur...
Montenegro: Independence vote completes dismemberment of Yugoslavia
By Paul Bond, May 27, 2006
The fracturing of the Balkans reached a new stage with the May 21 vote supporting Montenegro’s separation from Serbia. The tiny republic voted narrowly in a referendum to secede, bringing to six...
Kosovo “final status” talks break up without agreement
By Tony Robson, May 22, 2006
Ongoing talks over the future of Kosovo have once again highlighted the predatory character of the NATO-led war on Serbia in 1999. Having transformed Kosovo into a “UN Protectorate” under ...
Seven years after US-led war on Yugoslavia
Deadlocks continue at Kosovo final status talks
Part Two
By Tony Robson, April 1, 2006
This is the conclusion of a two-part article on Kosovo. Part One was published on March 31.
Seven years after US-led war on Yugoslavia
Deadlocks continue at Kosovo final status talks
Part One
By Tony Robson, March 31, 2006
This is the first of a two-part article on Kosovo. The conclusion will be published on April 1.
