Serbia

The breakup of Yugoslavia in the early 1990s was accompanied internecine strife and civil war, particularly in Serbia. RAND has explored the role of allied forces in helping to end the fighting, and of NATO and the United Nations in running peacekeeping and stability operations in Serbia and its neighbors.

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Commentary

Mar 6, 2023

Consequences of the War in Ukraine: Two Areas of Contention—Turkey and the Balkans

Turkey is navigating a narrow path between its NATO commitments and its relationship with Russia. The Western Balkans remain an arena of competition between pro-Russian and pro-Western elements. It's not clear how events might play out, but there are indications and track records.
Research

Aug 26, 2021

In Search of a Durable Solution: Examining the Factors Influencing Postconflict Refugee Returns

There are 30 million refugees globally. Only one-third of refugees return home after ten years, and returns are not keeping pace with new displacements. The authors examine barriers to, and facilitators of, the safe, sustained return of refugees.
Research

May 27, 2020

Russia's Limit of Advance: Scenarios

Russia's ability to deploy military forces around the world is significantly depleted from the Soviet era. This report describes the strengths and weaknesses of Russia's ground force deployment capacity.
Commentary

Aug 19, 2015

20 Years Later, the Lessons of Bosnia-Herzegovina

U.S. intervention in Bosnia ended the fighting, bought time for a political solution to be reached, and halted the humanitarian crisis. But 20 years later, the prospects for lasting peace and a true multiethnic society to emerge in Bosnia are not encouraging.
Commentary

Apr 27, 2009

European Union at Cross Purposes in Kosovo

Of all the international actors involved in Kosovo right now, the European Union has by far the most at stake. It is also in the strongest position to remedy the situation. Sadly, it is too divided over Kosovo's declaration of independence over a year ago to take effective action, writes Christopher Chivvis.
Commentary

Aug 25, 2008

Kosovo and South Ossetia More Different Than Similar

The Russian government has long highlighted the similarities between Kosovo and South Ossetia.... The two situations, however, while similar on some points, are fundamentally different where it matters: in their implications for the future of international relations, writes Olga Oliker.
Commentary

Feb 25, 2008

An Independent Kosovo Was a Part of the U.N.'s Plan

Diplomatic wrangling over Kosovo's declaration of independence this week has created a good deal of misunderstanding about the U.N. Security Council Resolution that defines that society's current status and future evolution, writes James Dobbins.
Commentary

Jun 11, 2005

Majority Rule That Respects Minorities

Published commentary by RAND staff.
Commentary

Jan 6, 2004

Carrots Are as Vital as Sticks in the Balkans

In a collective display of wisdom and will in the Balkans, the U.S. and Europe imposed an uneasy peace upon the war-torn region in the second half of the 1990s.
Research

Jan 1, 2001

The Conflict Over Kosovo: Why Milosevic Decided to Settle When He Did

This report examines the reasons Slobodan Milosevic, the then president of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, decided on June 3, 1999, to accept NATO's conditions for terminating the conflict over Kosovo.
Research Summary

Jan 1, 2001

Why Milosevic Decided to Settle the Conflict Over Kosovo When He Did

Weighs and analyzes the various factors and pressures that appear to have most heavily shaped Milosevic's decisionmaking. The analysis offers insights into the capabilities that the United States and its allies will need for future coercive operations.
Research

Jan 1, 2001

The Balkans: Challenges and Priorities for the Next Administration

The Balkans: Challenges and Priorities for the Next Administration

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Consequences of the War in Ukraine: Two Areas of Contention—Turkey and the Balkans

In Search of a Durable Solution: Examining the Factors Influencing Postconflict Refugee Returns

Russia's Limit of Advance: Scenarios

20 Years Later, the Lessons of Bosnia-Herzegovina

European Union at Cross Purposes in Kosovo

Kosovo and South Ossetia More Different Than Similar

An Independent Kosovo Was a Part of the U.N.'s Plan

Majority Rule That Respects Minorities

Carrots Are as Vital as Sticks in the Balkans

The Conflict Over Kosovo: Why Milosevic Decided to Settle When He Did

Why Milosevic Decided to Settle the Conflict Over Kosovo When He Did

The Balkans: Challenges and Priorities for the Next Administration

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Consequences of the War in Ukraine: Two Areas of Contention—Turkey and the Balkans

In Search of a Durable Solution: Examining the Factors Influencing Postconflict Refugee Returns

Russia's Limit of Advance: Scenarios

20 Years Later, the Lessons of Bosnia-Herzegovina

European Union at Cross Purposes in Kosovo

Kosovo and South Ossetia More Different Than Similar

An Independent Kosovo Was a Part of the U.N.'s Plan

Majority Rule That Respects Minorities

Carrots Are as Vital as Sticks in the Balkans

The Conflict Over Kosovo: Why Milosevic Decided to Settle When He Did

Why Milosevic Decided to Settle the Conflict Over Kosovo When He Did

The Balkans: Challenges and Priorities for the Next Administration

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