Unfinished Work in the Balkans
On the cusp of a Europe whole and free, now is not the time to risk hard-earned gains in southeastern Europe. BY JEANNE SHAHEEN AND GEORGE VOINOVICH After two devastating world wars on the European continent, the United States and its trans-Atlantic allies made a difficult but strong commitment to build a Europe that is whole, free, and at peace. This historic endeavor has not been easy, and it has come with extraordinary effort, time, and cost. Although the U.S. has made tremendous progress over the past 60 years, the job is not yet finished. The Western Balkans remains the missing piece of the puzzle in Europe, and its integration into trans-Atlantic institutions remains a critical and elusive goal. Based on our meetings with leaders in the ... http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703909804575123660282538430.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
