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November 2010 | Peace Briefs by Daniel Serwer

A small group of experienced American Balkans hands met in October at the United States Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C. to discuss the situation and the way forward. This Peace Brief summarizes salient points from their discussion.

Countries: Kosovo | Issue Areas: Mediation and Facilitation, Post-Conflict and Peacekeeping Activities, Rule of Law, Security Sector Reform/Governance

Event

October 13, 2010

Kosovo’s Education System at a Tipping Point

A panel of experts review the historical background of Kosovo’s educational system, and discuss strengths and weaknesses of its current form. They also examine proposed educational reforms as well as Kosovars’ aspirations for the future.
Listen to the event here

Countries: Kosovo | Issue Areas: Education, Post-Conflict and Peacekeeping Activities

Event

Building Kosovo's Euro-Atlantic Future

Watch a July 20, 2010 video of a public event featuring Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaci

The U.S. and international community have struggled to incorporate Bosnia, Serbia, Macedonia and Kosovo into the Euro-Atlantic integration processes and to help these countries overcome a number of post-conflict challenges and prevent more potential violence. Sustainable stability in the Balkans requires continuous international efforts, including insights of those individuals with extensive in the field experience.

USIP is committed to convening disparate actors to discuss policy options for the region.

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Recent Publications

	Kosovo: The Next Steps November 2010 \| Peace Briefs by Daniel Serwer A small group of experienced American Balkans hands met in October at the United States Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C. to discuss the situation and the way forward. This Peace Brief summarizes salient points from their discussion. Countries: Kosovo \| Issue Areas: Mediation and Facilitation, Post-Conflict and Peacekeeping Activities, Rule of Law, Security Sector Reform/Governance
	On the Issues: Bosnian Elections October 2010 \| On the Issues by Daniel Serwer Ahead of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s elections on October 3, USIP’s Daniel Serwer discusses their significance and the challenges facing the country and region. Countries: Bosnia-Herzegovina \| Issue Areas: Political Reform, Post-Conflict and Peacekeeping Activities, Rule of Law, Security Sector Reform/Governance
	The ICJ’s Advisory Opinion on Kosovo September 2010 \| Peace Brief by Richard Caplan On July 22, 2010, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued its long-awaited advisory opinion on the legality of Kosovo’s declaration of independence of February 17, 2008. While the advisory opinion will not resolve the longstanding dispute between Belgrade and Pristina, it will facilitate any further recognition of Kosovo. Countries: Kosovo, Serbia \| Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention, Political Reform, Post-Conflict and Peacekeeping Activities, Rule of Law
	Fulfilling the Promise of Peace: Human Rights, Peace and Reconciliation in Bosnia September 2010 \| Congressional Testimony by Daniel Serwer Daniel Serwer testified before the Committee on Foreign Affairs' Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights and Oversight on top priorities for U.S. diplomacy and assistance in Bosnia. Countries: Bosnia-Herzegovina \| Issue Areas: Negotiation and Diplomacy, Political Reform

All Publications

	Kosovo: The Next Steps November 2010 \| Peace Briefs by Daniel Serwer A small group of experienced American Balkans hands met in October at the United States Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C. to discuss the situation and the way forward. This Peace Brief summarizes salient points from their discussion. Countries: Kosovo \| Issue Areas: Mediation and Facilitation, Post-Conflict and Peacekeeping Activities, Rule of Law, Security Sector Reform/Governance
	On the Issues: Bosnian Elections October 2010 \| On the Issues by Daniel Serwer Ahead of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s elections on October 3, USIP’s Daniel Serwer discusses their significance and the challenges facing the country and region. Countries: Bosnia-Herzegovina \| Issue Areas: Political Reform, Post-Conflict and Peacekeeping Activities, Rule of Law, Security Sector Reform/Governance
	The ICJ’s Advisory Opinion on Kosovo September 2010 \| Peace Brief by Richard Caplan On July 22, 2010, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued its long-awaited advisory opinion on the legality of Kosovo’s declaration of independence of February 17, 2008. While the advisory opinion will not resolve the longstanding dispute between Belgrade and Pristina, it will facilitate any further recognition of Kosovo. Countries: Kosovo, Serbia \| Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention, Political Reform, Post-Conflict and Peacekeeping Activities, Rule of Law
	Fulfilling the Promise of Peace: Human Rights, Peace and Reconciliation in Bosnia September 2010 \| Congressional Testimony by Daniel Serwer Daniel Serwer testified before the Committee on Foreign Affairs' Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights and Oversight on top priorities for U.S. diplomacy and assistance in Bosnia. Countries: Bosnia-Herzegovina \| Issue Areas: Negotiation and Diplomacy, Political Reform