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An
Examination of the Balkans Crisis by the
Center for European Studies at the University of
North Carolina
at Chapel Hill
 This report looks at how the conflict in Yugoslavia
began, beginning with a description of the region's
history and following with a look at the contemporary
cultural and political climate. It then assesses how
circumstances came to a head precipitating the protracted
battle on the Balkans. In addition, it explores the
European, US, and NATO responses to the crisis, reflecting
on how effectively each actor contributed to establishing
a peace and to furthering the long-term success of
stability and democracy in the area.
Excerpt:
"The Europe you read about in the headlines of today's
newspapers is not the same Europe of history
textbooks. The transformation of the countries
that fought so viciously against each other in the great
wars of this century has been rapid and striking.
After such a history of long conflict between them, European
nations are experiencing a new era of peace and
prosperity." Continue...
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- Introduction
- Background
to the Conflict
- The
Peoples of Yugoslavia
- War
in the Making
- Tough
Decisions
- Keeping
the Peace
- A
Mission in Bosnia
- Mapping
the Future
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