Wer ist für die Verbrechen des Rassenmordes in Kossovo verantwortlich?

Author(s): Author Not Specified / Language(s): German

After the dismissal of Aleksandar Ranković from all his public functions in Yugoslavia this text, published in Tirana in 1966, represents a general reckoning of ALbanian Communism with Yugoslav Titoism. the author(s) refuse especvially the YUgoslav thesis, that Rankovic is responsible for all repression and discrimination the Kosovar Albanians so far had to suffer from.

№096: Choosing our Geography: 12 Points to Restore Meaning to the Eastern Partnership

Author(s): Elżbieta Kaca,Roderick Parkes,Anita Sobják / Language(s): English

The EU is inevitably a geopolitical player, but it seeks to avoid fulfilling this role by all means. This has resulted in increased instability in the Eastern Partnership (EaP) region. In order to bring healthy political choices to its troubled eastern neighbourhood, the EU should follow a 12-point plan focusing on a more nuanced policy towards Russia, stronger regional ties between Eastern partners, tailored EU conditionalities and an integration approach better suited to EaP countries, as well as improving EU political capacities in the region.

DPC BOSNIA DAILY: In Support of Increased and Enhanced Civic Education In Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Globally. Cultivating the Demand Side of Liberal Democracy

Author(s): Valery Perry,Brian Lanahan / Language(s): English

Bosnia Daily: February 7, 2017 – In Support of Increased and Enhanced Civic Education In Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Globally. Cultivating the Demand Side of Liberal Democracy

Albania-Serbia relations in the Eyes of the Albanian Public 2015

Author(s): Alba Çela / Language(s): English

Albania and Serbia share a difficult historic baggage. The dissolution of Yugoslavia and conflict in Kosovo and the subsequent independence of Kosova have been a powerful rollercoaster for the two countries which claim to be home-seat to the largest ethnic groups in the Balkans. However even between Serbia and Kosova some signs of normalization due to the EU sponsored dialogue are starting to materialize beyond symbolical handshakes and right into important bilateral deals. // The results of the survey which you can access in this publication portray a lot of positive potential for improvement of the bilateral relations more likely starting with the ‘easy parts’: cultural cooperation and getting to know more about each other. Most important citizens seem fully aware of the importance that these relations have for the future of the entire region as well as for the European integration project that the region also shares.

Court of Justice Ruling on Western Sahara Reveals EU’s Mixed Signals

Author(s): Szymon Zaręba / Language(s): English

A Court of Justice judgment appears to have not resolved a dispute over the application of EU trade agreements with Morocco to occupied territory in Western Sahara. It confirmed, however, that the EU has not developed trade policy in relation to occupied and separatist areas that would be in line with international law. The absence of such policy negatively affects EU diplomacy and the coherence of its foreign policy, particularly in the field of sanctions. Poland could propose a review of the application of EU trade agreements to contested areas.

Croatia between War and Independence

Author(s): Dušan Bilandžić,Bože Čović,Pero Jurković,Mladen Klemenčić,Slaven Letica,Radovan Pavić,Zdravko Tomac,Stanko Žuljić / Language(s): English

The purpose of this book, prepared by the University of Zagreb, is to help the reader understand the “Croatian question" and the reasons behind the present Serbian aggression against Croatia, and to explain that the desire of the Croatian people to achieve their freedom and statehood is deeply in accordance with the tradition of Eu-ropean and world liberal democracy. The aspiration of the Croats to have their own sovereign and independent state is identical to the aspirations already achieved by other European nations. The Book has been published in 1991 by the Zagreb University.

Срвија и Арванија. Један прилог критици завојевачке Политике Српске Буржоазије

Author(s): Dimitrije Tucović / Language(s): Serbian

Das albanische Problem / Die Beziehungen zwischen Serbien und Österreich-Ungarn

Author(s): Stojan Protić / Language(s): German

German edition published in 1913 under the pseudonym „Balkanicus“ by Otto Wigand mbH, Leipzig The booklet offers two essays of Stojan Protić who, after WW I, became the first Prime-Minister of Yugoslavia.

Le Problème albanais / La Serbie et l’Autriche-Hongrie

Author(s): Stojan Protić / Language(s): French

French edition published in 1913 under the pseudonym „Balkanicus“ by Augustin Challamel Editeur, Paris The booklet offers two essays of Stojan Protić who, after WW I, became the first Prime-Minister of Yugoslavia.

Die Kärntner Slowenen in Vergangenheit und Gegenwart. Grundsätzliches zur Minderheitenfrage.

Author(s): Author Not Specified / Language(s): German

Forum “Cultural Heritage in Kosovo: From Apple of Discord to Ferment of Reconciliation”

Author(s): Author Not Specified / Language(s): English

On 14 November 2009, Europa Nostra, the Pan European Federation for Cultural Heritage, organised a Forum bringing together one hundred heritage professionals and interested members of the public from across Europe at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris to discuss possible ways forward in the protection of the cultural heritage in Kosovo. // While recognising the scale of deliberate heritage destruction in the recent past, the continuing threats and state of disrepair of many historic buildings and sites, both listed and non-listed, the preparatory meetings generated positive energy and some optimism for the future. Among the individuals with a heart for cultural heritage there is a genuine will to get to know one another and to act together for the benefit of the safeguard of the cultural heritage in Kosovo, as an integral part of Europe’s common cultural heritage. The discussions yielded a wealth of practical ideas and initiatives that could be deployed to bring to life the hopes and ideals expressed at the Forum. // The publication contains the transcripts of the recorded speeches and discussions during the Forum.

The Situation of the Serb Minority in Kosova

Author(s): Shkëlzen Gashi / Language(s): English

Published in March, 2006 by the »Council for the Defence of Human Rights and Freedoms« (Prishtina). // „If we take into consideration the classification of democracy in fictive, formal and real democracy, we can say that Kosova is a country with formal democracy, not to say a country with fictive democracy. This is due to the fact that according to UNMIK Regulation 2001/9 (the Constitutional Framework for Provisional Self-Government) “Twenty (20) of the 120 seats in the Assembly of Kosova shall be reserved for the additional representation of non-Albanian Kosovo Communities”. This is not surprising if we bear in mind the fact that during the ‘90s, out of 130 deputies, who were to be elected in the Assembly of Kosova, only 100 were elected directly, whereas the others were to be elected based on the principle of the proportional representation of the political parties and the adequate representation of the political parties, which draw together members of the national minorities living in the “Republic of Kosova”. // Despite the fact that additional representation is a positive thing, this does mean that the situation of the Serb community in Kosova is satisfactory. On the contrary, in some parts of Kosova, the situation of the Serb community is grave. Positive discrimination may have negative effects in many cases – it seems that it has had such an effect on the Serb community in Kosova“ (Introduction)

"We are Gypsies, not Roma!" Ethnic Identity Constructions and Ethnic Stereotypes – an example from a Gypsy Community in Central Romania

Author(s): Elena Marin / Language(s): English

The author of this paper proposes to open a discussion about the terms 'Gypsy' and 'Roma'. The analysis follows the idea that the terms as they are mostly used today in several fields, have a simplifying and homogenizing tendency. Based on a two-month research in a Gypsy community in the Brasov area the author argues that the use of the terms in everyday life varies greatly and their meaning depends on the person and on the situation. The definitions offered by the interviewees rarely correspond to the use of the terms in political and official discourses. Interviews with Gadje and Gypsies evealed the fact that there is a great complexity behind these terms. The paper demonstrates the role of stereotypes and prejudices in defining ethnicity and the everyday strategies of fighting against these stereotypes are also presented.

National Security & Defence, № 016 (2001 - 04)

Author(s): Refat Chubarov,Anatoliy Korniychuk / Language(s): English

THE CRIMEA ON THE POLITICAL MAP OF UKRAINE // 1. POLITICAL PROCESSES IN THE CRIMEA: THE PHASES OF OEYELOPMENT AND BASIC TRENDS // 2. INTERNAL FACTORS OF POLITICAL TENSION IN THE CRIMEA // 3. EXTERNAL FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE THE POLITICAL SITUATION IN THE CRIMEA // 4. CONCLUSIONS AND PPOPOSALS // POSITIONS OF THE LEADERS OF THE DEPUTY GROUPS ON AUTHORITY AND STATUS OF THE CRIMEA // POLITICAL SITUATION IN THE CRIMEA: PAINFUL PROBLEMS AND THE WAYS OF THEIR SOLUTION // INTEGRATION OF THE CRIMEAN TATAR PEOPLE INTO UKRAINE'S SOCIETY: POLITICAL AND LEGAL ASPECTS // THE PROBLEMS OF SOCIAL AND POLITICAL STABILITY IN THE CRIMEA

Glasul Minorităţilor. La Voix des Minorités. Die Stimme der Minderheiten. 1940-11+12

Author(s): / Language(s): German

please find in the » Introduction.pdf « a complete Table of Content for all annual issues of 1940

Glasul Minorităţilor. La Voix des Minorités. Die Stimme der Minderheiten. 1940-09+10

Author(s): / Language(s): Romanian,French,German

please find in the » Introduction.pdf « a complete Table of Content for all annual issues of 1940

Glasul Minorităţilor. La Voix des Minorités. Die Stimme der Minderheiten. 1940-07+08

Author(s): / Language(s): Romanian,German

please find in the » Introduction.pdf « a complete Table of Content for all annual issues of 1940

Oduzimanje prava malobrojnim Hrvatima: o prigovorima integralnog HDZ-a

Author(s): Edin Šarčević / Language(s): Bosnian

Miro Kovač je član HDZ-a, povjesničar, političar i diplomata. Obnašao je važne funkcije u partiji, državi i diplomatiji. Bio je između ostalog i ministar vanjskih i europskih poslova Republike Hrvatske. Večernji list od 09. kolovoza 2022. godine donosi intervju u kojem Kovač uglavnom govori o bosanskohercegovačkoj nacionalnoj politici i izbornom zakonodavstvu. Intervju u cjelini artikulira integralnu politiku HDZa prema BiH, a na više mjesta se interpetiraju važeći javnopravni, posebno ustavnopravni standardi BiH. O pozicioniranju Hrvata u političkom sistemu i bosanskohercegovačkim perspektivama eurointegracija nešto se ranije, priopćenjem od 20. svibnja 2022. godine, oglasila i HAZU. Ovdje se u trećem i četvrtom stavu o BiH također ističu teze koje je integralna HDZ već plasirala kao dio vlastite politike, a Kovač u osnovi ponovio u svom intervjuu. Umjesto mnoštva rasutih stavova o tzv. hrvatskom pitanju u BiH ili stavova institucionalizirane znanosti, ove teze bih – dijelom neizmijenjene – kao tipične zahtjeve integralnog HDZa, sveo na sljedeće stavove…

Anti-Americanism and Regionalism in East Asia

Author(s): Heribert Dieter / Language(s): English

Asian countries are intensifying their efforts for regional co-operation ever since the Asian crisis struck in 1997. In some countries, these attempts have been accompanied by strong criticism of American economic and foreign policies. However, this does not equal Anti-Americanism. Rather, we are confronted with a puzzle: on the one hand, East Asian societies continue to follow American culture as well as maintain strong security ties with Washington. On the other, East Asian countries are very eagerly trying to reduce their dependence on institutions that are heavily influenced by the US, namely the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The paper argues that the declining influence of the US in East Asia is the combined effect of a number of factors: The decreasing attractiveness of the US as an economic power, the increasing importance of China as well as its clever diplomacy, the disastrous policies of the American-led IMF in the Asian crisis and the unfortunate foreign policy of George W. Bush.

Roma Women’s Unemployment in Hungary

Author(s): Herta Toth / Language(s): English

While several recent studies have explored the position of Roma in the labor market in Hungary and across Central Eastern Europe, most fail to integrate gender into their analyses. Responding to this gap, this paper calls attention to the invisibility of Roma women in research projects and publications, despite the fact that they maintain a specific and marginalized position in the labor market. This paper also goes beyond existing studies that reproduce a narrow interpretation of “economy” and “paid work,” by drawing attention to the connection between Roma women’s productive and reproductive roles. Based on a review of existing research and literature, this paper challenges the validity of traditional labor market concepts for understanding and addressing Roma women’s labor market position and employment potential. Analyzing a range of issues surrounding Roma women’s employment, the paper shows strong links between education and economic activity, and between Roma women’s economic activity and the potential for their families to avoid poverty. The study offers a series of recommendations to improve the position of Roma women, as well as that of Roma men, in the labor market in Hungary.