Belgrade has to bite the bullet

12 years ago

I could quibble about details in the ICG's latest report on Kosovo and Serbia.  It minimizes Belgrade's role in north…

Threats should drive responses

12 years ago

I'm not big on Administration testimony in Congress, as it tends to the soporific.  But I enjoyed skimming Director of…

The likely Russian veto

12 years ago

Russia faces a big decision in the UN Security Council:  whether to veto the draft resolution on Syria, or use…

At best a rough transition

12 years ago

Reidar Visser has the details, but what it amounts to is just this:  Prime Minister Maliki has outmaneuvred Iraqiyya--the political…

Albanian dignity and values

12 years ago

The mayor of Tirana, Lulzim Basha, stopped by Johns Hopkins/SAIS this morning to do a public presentation, moderated by Mike…

This week’s peace picks

12 years ago

Far too much this week.  I've pared it down, but not enough: 1.  A Discussion on the Obama Administration's National…

How bad could Syria get?

12 years ago

It is hard to be optimistic about Syria.  The question is, how bad could it get?  The possible scenarios are…

Syria is coming to a head

12 years ago

The Arab League has suspended its human rights monitoring mission.  The UN Security Council is discussing seriously a resolution on…

Unworthy would be a kind word

12 years ago

Last night's CNN-sponsored Republican candidates' debate is still ringing in my ears.  It is certainly not a surprise that the…

Serbian nationalism today

12 years ago

I've asked Milan Marinković, who lives in Niš, to begin writing on the Balkans for peacefare.net.  His name should be…