The confirmation of the verdict against the Bosnian Serb former commander, convicted in 2017 of crimes against humanity for his role in the Balkan wars, closes a grim chapter in European history.
Tag: Balkan States
How to Unite a Deeply Divided Kosovo? Name a Lake After Trump
A lighthearted suggestion by a U.S. envoy hoping to bridge a vast rift between Albanians and Serbs in Kosovo has taken on a life of its own — only to be ridiculed by local residents on both sides.
North Macedonia Election Returns No Clear Winner
Zoran Zaev changed North Macedonia’s name to allow it to join NATO and apply to the European Union. But he faces coalition talks after failing to win a majority in Wednesday’s election.
U.S. Postpones Balkan Peace Summit, in Blow to Trump Foreign Policy
The White House had planned to host the presidents of Serbia and Kosovo on Saturday. Then Kosovo’s leader was charged with war crimes.
The Lesson of an Albanian Earthquake: The Balkans Aren’t Ready for the Big One
Successive governments have failed to address the risks posed by aging buildings and shoddy construction, leaving millions vulnerable.
‘I Am Breaking Inside’: Balkan Leader Fears Conflict After E.U. Snub
The abrupt decision by France to postpone any discussion of North Macedonia joining the European Union is reverberating in an already unsettled region.
Macron Steps Into a Leadership Vacuum in Europe, and on Some Toes
President Emmanuel Macron wants to lead, but his lone-wolf act has annoyed European colleagues, undermining his efforts.
Kosovo Voters Want a New Future, but Old Problems Linger
Voters on Sunday are being asked to pick its first female leader or stay with a cast of politicians who have dominated a government long accused of corruption.
‘Balkan Spring’ Turns to Summer, and Hopes for Change Dim
From Serbia to Montenegro and Albania, thousands have taken to the streets for months to protest corrupt, autocratic leaders. Yet nothing has budged.
Nonfiction: Richard Holbrooke, the Last Great Freewheeling Diplomat
George Packer’s biography of Holbrooke, “Our Man,” is a complex portrait of a complex man who had power, but never enough.