Ethnic cleansing and war crimes, 1991-1995 – part nine
TransConflict is pleased to present part nine of a chapter of “Confronting the Yugoslav controversies – a scholars’ initiative”, entitled “Ethnic cleansing and war crimes, 1991-1995”, which... Read More
Ethnic cleansing and war crimes, 1991-1995 – part eight
TransConflict is pleased to present part eight of a chapter of “Confronting the Yugoslav controversies – a scholars’ initiative”, entitled “Ethnic cleansing and war crimes, 1991-1995”, which “aims... Read More
Kosovo, Ukraine, Syria and Iraq
The struggles by ethnic and religious groups left behind by empire cannot be resolved by outsiders. These competing groups need to find their own way... Read More
The Centre for Research, Documentation and Publication from Kosovo
TransConflict is pleased to present the profile of the Centre for Research, Documentation and Publication from Kosovo, a member of the Global Coalition for Conflict... Read More
The SITF report speaks less of Kosovo than of the international community
What is most interesting about the report unveiled on Tuesday by the special investigative task force (SITF) is not what it says about the KLA, but... Read More
Kosovo at a critical juncture
Following the parliamentary elections of June 8, a new political landscape is emerging in Kosovo. Will it be more democratic?
Kosovo and Crimea – what’s the difference?
The only discussion of principle emerging from the debates over Kosovar and Crimean independence is that initiated by Woodrow Wilson towards the end of World... Read More
Kosova/o – uneven competition
As there is no indication that any EU member will block Serbia from getting into the EU without recognizing Kosova, Kosova’s – and Washington’s – main goal should be... Read More
The establishment of a Special Court and transitional justice in Kosovo
Securing convictions for war crimes (regardless of the ethnicity of victim or perpetrator) is only one aspect of transitional justice. What is just as important... Read More
EULEX mandate extended amid reports of corruption investigations into EULEX judges and prosecutors
Concerns over accountability mechanisms within EULEX and its effectiveness raise inevitable questions as to whether an institution with such a record and structure can be... Read More
The former Yugoslavia – independence and the fate of minorities – part five
TransConflict is pleased to present the fifth part of a chapter of “Confronting the Yugoslav controversies – a scholars’ initiative”, entitled “Independence and the Fate... Read More
Integration or isolation? Northern Kosovo in 2014 electoral limbo
With elections in Serbia slated for 16 March, for the EU parliament in May and Kosovo in autumn, northern Kosovo will be left in a... Read More
The former Yugoslavia – independence and the fate of minorities – part four
TransConflict is pleased to present the fourth part of a chapter of “Confronting the Yugoslav controversies – a scholars’ initiative”, entitled “Independence and the Fate... Read More
Kosovo – Ahtisaari plus doesn’t solve everything
To preserve the chances of a peaceful transition in north Kosovo, everyone will have to accept compromise and avoid seeking to take advantage of what... Read More
The former Yugoslavia – independence and the fate of minorities – part two
TransConflict is pleased to present the second part of a chapter of “Confronting the Yugoslav controversies – a scholars’ initiative”, entitled “Independence and the Fate... Read More
North Kosovo – new reality, old problems
Despite the fact that the Brussels Agreement and the November election is a first step towards the bridging of differences between Kosovo on the one... Read More
Reflections on Confronting the Yugoslav Controversies
TransConflict is pleased to present additional reflections on Confronting the Yugoslav Controversies – its purpose, importance and approach – by two participants in the Scholars´... Read More
Collaborative Conflict Transformation in Kosovo
TransConflict is piloting a new initiative which lays the foundations for collaborative conflict transformation by facilitating the sharing of perspectives on specific conflicts. The latest... Read More
Confronting the Yugoslav controversies – reflections on ‘Kosovo Under Autonomy’
The sad history of Kosovo under autonomy should be fair enough warning to those who would reignite ethnic hostilities that have fortunately declined markedly from... Read More
Kosovo – perhaps the Quint still doesn’t understand the North?
A way should be found to ensure Mayor-elect, Krstimir Pantic, can take his place without further delay, whilst the Quint should make clear to Pristina that it will... Read More
Kosovo – the way forward?
Reaching the point of enabling some degree of normality in the north and between local and central institutions in Kosovo and Serbia will be a... Read More
Kosovo – “successful” election just first step
The EU – with US support – has helped broker a framework that puts the current frozen conflict between Serbia and Kosovo onto a path... Read More
Kosovo’s north – from barricades to integration
Immediately after the December 1st run-off, Pristina, Belgrade and the international community should translate the famous concept of integration into measurable and tangible benefits for the... Read More
Unfree and unfair in northern Kosovo
The municipal elections in Kosovo on were not really local, and come down to two very different stories depending on whether one looks at the... Read More
Kosovo – what next?
When the election is run again, it will hopefully take place with adequate EULEX presence and with UN as well as OSCE observation. Whatever the... Read More
