11.04.1997

Article by the High Representative, Carl Bildt:”Beyond Grand Speeches”

A new gloom about the prospects of Bosnia seems to have descended on western capitals. Representatives of the three constituent peoples of the country constantly point out the failures of the other two to implement the peace agreement fully. Politicians used to the clear-cut policies of war have had difficulty adjusting to the more complex politics [...]
10.01.1997

Article by the High Representative, Carl Bildt:”New Sick Man of Europe”

The events on the streets of Belgrade reflect a crisis in Serbia which could have far-reaching consequences for the stability of the Balkans. The demonstrations, ostensibly about the results of the November 17 local elections, are a manifestation of the deep unease which is becoming stronger throughout Serbian society. And rightly so.
14.09.1996

Article by the High Representative, Carl Bildt:”Response to Dr Henry Kissinger’s article in the Washington Post of 8 September entitled – In the Eye of a Hurricane”

Response to Dr Henry Kissinger's article in the Washington Post of 8 September entitled, "In the Eye of a Hurricane" Sarajevo, 14 September 1996 While Henry Kissinger - "America in the Eye of a Hurricane" - is strong on analysis of the basic dilemmas of Bosnian peacemaking, as well as on how we ended up were we are, he is notably short on policies [...]
02.08.1996

Article by the High Representative, Carl Bildt:”Extend the Brief on Bosnia”

Can it work? This is by far the most frequently asked question about the peace process in Bosnia. And can the countries contributing to the IFOR peace implementation force count on their troops leaving at the end of the the ear? The record after almost eight months of implementing the peace accord agreed at Dayton is a mixed one. Mr Radovan Karadzi [...]
12.06.1996

Article by the High Representative, Carl Bildt:”Bosnia: Don’t Delay the Vote”

The essence of the peace process in Bosnia is to gradually overcome the bitter partition of the country that is the devastating legacy of 42 months of brutal war. This is so not only because of the morality of the issues involved but also because any partition is unlikely to be permanent and is more that likely to inspire similar ethnic separation [...]