Lawmakers and others were quick to condemn the news on X, with IPAC Executive Director Luke de Pulford tagging China’s foreign ministry and writing: “You don’t get to decide the travel plans of foreign politicians. Please leave us alone. Thanks.” “The CCP [Communist Party of China] believes that it can use pressure and coercion to … Read more
According to Todorović, however, the vehemence of Serbia’s opposition to the resolution has more complex roots than mere nationalist pique. Belgrade, she explained, wants to increase its international influence by appearing to argue with its neighbors and then swiftly defuse the disputes, thereby winning a reputation as a force for stability and a major regional … Read more
The task ahead on enlargement for the EU is Herculean, particularly on the issue of Ukraine. War-devastated Ukraine, with nearly 44 million people, would be the largest landmass in the bloc. Given its population, Kyiv would wield considerable influence in the European Parliament and the Council of the EU. Ukraine, once an EU member, will … Read more
The minister stressed, however, that “we do not want or ask for a shortcut to become a member.” Konaković said that the enlargement decision takes place in a “geopolitical” context — a reference to Moscow’s war in Ukraine as well as Russian and Chinese influence in the Western Balkans — and that “other politicians in … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree this week granting Russian citizenship to a former Bosnian Serb soldier accused of war crimes in the 1990s. Ratko Samac, a former officer in the Yugoslav People’s Army, is wanted in Bosnia and Herzegovina on war crimes charges connected to the expulsion of non-Serb civilians from the Bosnian … Read more
Not all of us are wild about skiing. My wife and daughter are snow-crazy, but I’d rather explore a city, visit a few bars, dig out some history. So how do we compromise? Well, this year, we chose Bosnia, dividing our week between the capital, Sarajevo, and its nearby mountains. I instantly fell in love … Read more
