RFE/RL Balkan Report
13.09.2012
A review of RFE/RL reporting and analysis about the countries of the western Balkans.
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Interview: Robert D. Kaplan On How Geography Affects The Fate Of Nations
From Iran's glorious past as the ancient world's first superpower to Russia’s present and continuing obsession with protecting its territory, acclaimed American journalist and author Robert Kaplan’s latest book, "The Revenge of Geography: What the Map Tells Us about Coming Conflicts and the Battle against Fate" traces the history of the world's hot spots through their geographic advantages and disadvantages. More 
U.S. Hails Kosovo 'Milestone'
U.S. President Barack Obama has hailed the end of international supervision for Kosovo's independence as a "historic milestone." More 
Dacic 'Committed' To Kosovo Dialogue
Serbia's new Prime Minister Ivica Dacic says his government is committed to a dialogue with Kosovo's leadership and pursuing European Union membership. More Supporters of the Russian punk activist collective Pussy Riot gathered outside the Russian Embassy in Belgrade on September 12, demanding the release of the three members of the group who are imprisoned in Moscow. The protesters chanted a phrase from a Pussy Riot song, asking the Virgin Mary to "drive out" Vladimir Putin. (RFE/RL's Balkan Service) More 
In Kosovo, Mother Continues Fight To Learn Truth About Missing Son
As rights groups marked the International Day of the Disappeared, mothers of Kosovo's missing war victims removed their protest memorial in Pristina but vowed to continue their fight to learn the truth. More 
Serbia's Version Of 'The Onion': Humor With A Point
Two years ago it made an international splash with a fake news story about a drunken Serb who killed a shark that had been terrorizing tourists in Egypt. Since then, Njuz.net has established itself as something of a Serbian version of "The Onion," with a sharp and satirical take on Serbian politics, society, and public opinion. More |
