Return of the Balkans : challenges to European integration and U.S. disengagement / Janusz Bugajski.

• I. Introduction : uncertain futures -- II. Serbian aspirations -- III. Bosniak national revival -- IV. Regional Albanianism -- V. Macedonian impasse -- VI. International deficiencies -- VII. West Balkan conflicts : causes and consequences -- VIII. Policy recommendations.

• For the first time in its modern history the entire Balkan Peninsula has the opportunity to co-exist under one security and developmental umbrella combining NATO and the European Union (EU). Unfortunately, European and American leaders have been unable to complete such a unique historic vision, while the progress of several Western Balkan countries continues to be undermined by a plethora of political, social, economic, ethnic, and national disputes. This monograph focuses on the escalating security challenges facing the Western Balkans, assesses the shortcomings and deficiencies of current international engagement, considers future prospects for U.S. military involvement, and offers recommendations for curtailing conflict and promoting the region's international institutional integration. In particular, to prevent the future deployment of U.S. forces, more comprehensive strategic intelligence gathering is needed, together with the identification of local and foreign political actors promoting instability, early warning signals regarding impending conflicts, and a commitment to incorporate all countries in the region into NATO and the EU. 

Ämnesord

Security, International  -- Balkan Peninsula. (LCSH)

Political stability  -- Balkan Peninsula. (LCSH)

Nationalism  -- Balkan Peninsula. (LCSH)

Balkan Peninsula  -- Politics and government -- 21st century. (LCSH)

Balkan Peninsula  -- Foreign relations -- 21st century. (LCSH)

Balkan Peninsula  -- Foreign relations -- European Union countries. (LCSH)

European Union countries  -- Foreign relations -- Balkan Peninsula. (LCSH)

United States  -- Armed Forces -- Stability operations. (LCSH)