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Articles, publications, books, tools and multimedia features from the U.S. Institute of Peace provide the latest news, analysis, research findings, practitioner guides and reports, all related to the conflict zones and issues that are at the center of the Institute’s work to prevent and reduce violent conflict.
New State Department Documents Refute Karadzic Claims
The State Department on June 25 announced it would make public documents pertaining to new accusations by Radovan Karadzic, the indicted Serbian war leader, that the U.S. government and specifically U.S. Ambassador Richard Holbrooke had promised him immunity from prosecution for war crimes during the Bosnian war (1992-1995) if he would withdraw from public life. The International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) in 1995 indicted Karadzic for war crimes, including charges ...
Kosovo Isn’t the Problem, Serbia Is
Daniel Serwer testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on the challenges facing the United States and Europe in the aftermath of Kosovo’s independence.
On the Issues: Kosovo/Serbia
In an interview conducted shortly before Kosovo gained independence from Serbia, Daniel Serwer discussed the possible impacts of this development and Serbia's recent elections.
Is Serbia Moving Toward Europe?
Since the overthrow of Slobodan Milosevic in October 2000, Serbia has struggled to find its way. Is the country shifting toward the West or East? What will happen with Kosovo? Does Serbia need Europe? Does Europe need Serbia?
Serbia: Current Issues and Future Direction
Daniel Serwer testified before the House International Relations Subcommittee on Europe and Emerging Threats on Serbia's democratic transition and Kosovo's status.
Balkans Progress: Who Stands in the Way?
Daniel Serwer testified before the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe: Hearing on Human Rights, Democracy and Integration in South-Central Europe on the current situation in Bosnia, Serbia, and Kosovo, and on why none has established a firm foundation for peace after years of conflict.
Serbia at the Crossroads Again: Can the Country Firmly Embark on the Reform Path with President Boris Tadic?
Serbia still faces many obstacles on the path toward genuine reforms. In this Special Report, Matic again provides an overview of the prospects and problems in carrying out the country's reform agenda. The report was prepared under the direction of Daniel Serwer, director of the Balkans Initiative and the Peace and Stability Operations Program
Serbia Takes a Step in the Right Direction
USIPBriefing analyzes the outcome of the recent presidential elections in Serbia and their likely impact.
Kosovo and Serbia: Still in Need of a Plan
New USIPeace Briefing addresses the root causes of the violence and possible solutions.
The Current Situation in Serbia and Montenegro
An Overview of U.S. Institute of Peace Activities to Promote Democracy and Minority Rights in Serbia-Montenegro and Kosovo