Vojislav Kostunica and Serbia's Future
تاريخ النشر: 01/07/2001
الناشر: دار الساقي للطباعة والنشر
نبذة الناشر:The fall from power of Slobodan Milosevic in October 2000, following an electoral defeat, was one the most dramatic and unexpected events of the millennium year. Western governments and ublic opinion alike have feted Vojislav Kostunica, leader of the coalition of forces that won those elections, and new President of ...the 'Federal Republic of Yugoslavia' (FRY). They perceived his victory as making the definitive advent of democracy in Serbia, promising peace and stability throughout former Yugoslavia. Since his assumption of office, however, it is becoming increasingly clear that strong elements of continuity prevail between the old and new regimes.
In this pioneering study of Kostunica's political formation and general world view, Norman Cigar explores what he really represents for the future of Serbia and the FRY. He believes that Kostunica's policies are essentially and attempt to preserve a 'Greater Serbian' paradigm-relying on institutions like the Orthodox Church and the army-in opposition to more democratic and reform-minded political and civic forces. Cigar argues that such policies precisely deter demcratization at hom and reconciliation with neighbouring states, thus promising renewed conflict than stability. إقرأ المزيد