IWPR

Comment: Kosovo: Why Serbs Need Self-Government

By Dusan Prorokovic in Belgrade (BCR No 490, 02-Apr-04)

The European Journey

Hard work and hard choices await countries of the western Balkans that are serious about their EU aspirations.

Knocking on Europe's Door

Radicals Profit From Serbia's Dirty Presidential Battle

Ultra-nationalists may benefit most from war of words between pro-democracy candidates over the death of former prime minister Djindjic.

Probing the Balkans

BCR investigations, examples of which are summarised below, have generated much debate on some of the most troubling problems and issues in the region (BCR No 500, 28-May-04)

Crossing Divides

IWPR’s Balkan Crisis Report has worked to build good journalistic practice in the region over five years of momentous change, but challenges still lie ahead.

Comment: A Poisoned Chalice

Leading Kosovo journalist warns the next UNMIK chief that he may rue the day he ever took up the post.

The Internationals and the Balkans: Time for Change?

Is the international presence in the Balkans in need of restructuring – or major surgery?

Comment: Parting Thoughts on Bosnia's Paralysis

Outgoing OSCE mission head calls on Bosnians to build a greater sense of ownership over the political process.

Serbian Roma Battle Silent Prejudice

The barriers may be less overt than in some countries but this desperately poor community still faces enormous discrimination.