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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.
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Mar 6, 2023
The RAND Blog
Brian Michael Jenkins @BrianMJenkins

Nation Building

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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.
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Aug 19, 2015
FOX News Channel
Daniel M. Gerstein @Daniel_Gerstein
Nation Building

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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.
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Apr 27, 2009
GlobalSecurity.org
Christopher S. Chivvis
Political Reform Movements

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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.
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Aug 25, 2008
RFERL.org, the website of Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty
Olga Oliker
Russia

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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.
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Feb 25, 2008
Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
James Dobbins @Jim_Dobbins
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Majority Rule That Respects Minorities
Published commentary by RAND staff.
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Jun 11, 2005
International Herald Tribune
James Dobbins @Jim_Dobbins
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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.
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Jan 6, 2004
Financial Times
James Dobbins @Jim_Dobbins

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The current situation in Ecuador fortunately does not yet fit [the definition of a self-coup]. But the international community would be wise to actively keep it that way, first by strongly and consistently reminding Lasso—and other key regional partners—that the world is watching, and by also increasing democracy support to Ecuador ahead of the coming polls.

Alexander Noyes

Political Scientist

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Participating in Army JROTC throughout high school leads students to improved attendance, reduced rates of suspension, and higher rates of graduation. These benefits likely extend to the community: prior research has shown that high school graduates are more likely to be gainfully employed and less likely to be arrested for criminal activity.

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Economist

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

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

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