An Attempted Debate - Mapping the debate about NATO in Serbia’s civil society Cover Image

Pokušaj debate – mapiranje debate o NATO u civilnom društvu Srbije
An Attempted Debate - Mapping the debate about NATO in Serbia’s civil society

Author(s): Predrag Petrović
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences
Published by: BCBP Beogradski centar za bezbednosnu politiku

Summary/Abstract: On 14 December 2006 Serbia became a member of the Partnership for Peace (PfP) program, and thus began its journey towards Euro-Atlantic integration. But, it seems that Serbia’s political elites have failed to enlighten the citizens what the notion of Euro-Atlantic integration is about. Due to the negative heritage in the relations between Serbia, or rather the FRY, and NATO and the resulting poor image the Serbian public opinion has1 about this alliance, the ruling political elites avoid to clearly declaring in favour or against NATO membership. Therefore, they “disguise” their commitment to membership in this organization by preferring to use the term Euro-Atlantic integration.

  • Issue Year: 2007
  • Issue No: 5
  • Page Range: 31-40
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: Serbian
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