Plus ca change in former Yugoslavia?

Article Abstract:

Croatia and Serbia continue to be ruled by autocratic presidents, with the establishment of true democracy remaining a future hope instead of an inevitable reality. A shift to democracy is more likely in Croatia due to the ill health of President Franjo Tudjman and the instability of his party's control without him. President Slobodan Milosevic's rule of Serbia is more firm, making democracy less probable in the near future. Democracy in both countries would aid peace in Bosnia.

Croatia, Yugoslavia, Political reform

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Running late: but is Dayton still on track

Article Abstract:

At the halfway point of the Implementation Force's mandate in Bosnia, delays in several areas required by the Dayton Agreement suggest the peace may yet unravel. Specific problems include returning refugees and others to their place of origin, preparing for elections, identifying and bringing to trial suspected war criminals, and establishing international aid programs. Western rifts over reliance on Slobodan Milosevic may ultimately doom the accord.

Laws, regulations and rules, Refugees, Peace treaties, Serbia

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Look west ... and east

Article Abstract:

Poland is doing well economically in the late 1990s, and a 1998 survey found 64% of Poles support Poland joining the EU. Germany fears a large influx of labor if Poland is allowed to join. Between the wars around 30% of Poland's population were Ukranians, Jews and Germans. After the Second World War Poland became a nationally homogenous state.

Poland, International relations, Ethnic relations, European Union, Polish foreign relations

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