Image on right: Foreign Minister Slobodan Casule

Much has been accomplished toward implementation of the Ohrid peace agreement, but will it be enough to prevent renewed violence this spring?

  • What steps remain to be taken by the Macedonian government?
  • Is there a split within the government between hard-liners and supporters of the peace process? If so, will it worsen as elections draw nearer?
  • Can leaders in the Macedonian and Albanian communities control extremists?
  • How serious is the threat from the so-called Albanian National Army (ANA)?
  • How will Macedonia be affected by events in the Presevo Valley, Kosovo, and Albania?
  • How do people in Macedonia perceive the role of the international community?
  • What steps should be taken now by the international community to prevent renewed conflict this spring?

The presentation will be followed by questions from the floor.

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