Nebojsa Malic

Nebojsa Malic left his home in Bosnia after the Dayton Accords and currently resides in the United States. During the Bosnian War he had exposure to diplomatic and media affairs in Sarajevo. As a historian who specializes in international relations and the Balkans, Malic has written numerous essays on the Kosovo War, Bosnia, and Serbian politics. His exclusive column for Antiwar.com debuted in November 2000.

An Idea Whose Time Has Gone

Rumors in early November that Hillary Clinton would be Barack Obama’s Secretary of State have by now been substantiated; the official announcement is thought to be only days away. Other Clinton-era officials, such as Bill Richardson, have been tapped for cabinet positions as well. As one Washington journalist observed, "There is hardly a soul on … Continue reading “An Idea Whose Time Has Gone”

Elected Affliction

By this time next week, it should be known who will become the 44th President of the United States. Once a "chief magistrate of a confederated republic," the holder of that office is now a "global tyrant…part secular pope, part military despot, part pseudo-philosopher-king and full-time overbearing global gangster." Both John Sidney and Barack Hussein … Continue reading “Elected Affliction”

Cheap Thrills

Almost eight months after the US – followed by most NATO members – recognized the occupied Serbian province of Kosovo as a dependent state, the Serbian government finally did something about it. On October 8, the UN General Assembly approved Serbia’s request to seek the opinion of the International Court of Justice about the legality … Continue reading “Cheap Thrills”

The Harsh Constant

Many years ago, Nobel Prize-winning author Ivo Andric wrote about a peculiarity of Sarajevo; none of the bell towers in the Old City tolled at the same time. However slight, there would always be a lag between the chimes of the Catholic cathedral, the Orthodox basilica, and the Turkish clock tower that rises alongside the … Continue reading “The Harsh Constant”

Slipping

February 17, 2008 was supposed to be a triumph of Empire’s doctrine of righteous interventionism, anytime, anywhere. That Moscow and Belgrade could not stop the blatantly illegal creation of "independent" Kosovo was to be the proof of Washington’s power, and its designated victims’ powerlessness. That shortly thereafter, Serbia came under complete control of sycophantic quislings … Continue reading “Slipping”

The War That Never Was

On a pastoral Tuesday morning, seven years ago, hijacked passenger jets crashed into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. In addition to a death toll of almost 3,000, there was a great deal of symbolism in the attacks, not just in the choice of targets – symbols of American power and commerce – but … Continue reading “The War That Never Was”

Mystery in Moscow

Crisis in the Caucasus took an unexpected twist this week. As Russian troops pulled out of Georgia, their demolition of American-built military bases nearly complete, the government in Moscow recognized Abkhazia and South Ossetia as independent states. Until now, Moscow’s official policy of support to the breakaway regions stopped short of recognition – even in … Continue reading “Mystery in Moscow”