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.

‘Most Humbly Yours…’

British Prime Minister Tony Blair and Australia’s John Howard may have a reputation in their respective countries for being the lapdogs of the American president – in Blair’s case, two of them so far. But no national leader in the world has demonstrated such sycophancy to the Emperor as the recently elected Boris Tadic, the … Continue reading “‘Most Humbly Yours…’”

Imperial Balkans

With the U.S. elections for emperor – uh, president – just six weeks off, people in the Democratic camp are apparently thinking that Americans are nostalgic for Bill Clinton’s imperialist policies, rather than his charm or (supposed) social or economic accomplishments. John Kerry promises not only to continue Bush Junior’s adventures in Bactria and Babylon, … Continue reading “Imperial Balkans”

Withdraw From the Balkans!

When Napoleon ordered the abduction and murder of a political opponent in 1804, his foreign minister, Count Talleyrand, commented: “That was worse than a crime; it was a mistake.” Apparently, the wisdom of Talleyrand was not limited to the time. The public opinion in the U.S. and its “willing allies” may have successfully ignored the … Continue reading “Withdraw From the Balkans!”

The Hague Showdown

Slobodan Milosevic’s defense at the Hague Inquisition began this week, after several delays. Reporters in The Hague, who are without exception partial to the Tribunal and scornful of Milosevic, described his opening statement as “defiant” but pointless, as he supposedly did not address the actual charges. But the prattling of Tribunal camp-followers notwithstanding, even the … Continue reading “The Hague Showdown”

Defying Despair

BELGRADE, SERBIA-MONTENEGRO – Anger and incredulity erupted from the crowds gathered around TV screens in Belgrade’s outdoor cafes Monday night, as they realized their national team was going to lose to China by just one point. For the once-proud winners of the world championship in Indianapolis (02), the Olympic tournament has been one colossal embarrassment … Continue reading “Defying Despair”

Summer of Discontent

Nebojsa Malic is traveling and we have had trouble receiving his column via cyberspace. We hope to have his next column soon. William Shakespeare’s Richard III opens with the memorable lines of earl Gloucester (later the eponymous king), “Now is the winter of our discontent/Made glorious summer by this sun of York;/ And all the … Continue reading “Summer of Discontent”

The Choice: Bush’s Empire or Kerry’s

With foreign policy becoming the big issue of the 2004 U.S. elections, predictions that Democrats would invoke the “successes” of Clintonian interventions, particularly in the Balkans, seem to be coming true. But though Bosnia and Kosovo don’t seem to figure prominently in convention speeches just yet, with the assortment of Balkans veterans on John Kerry’s … Continue reading “The Choice: Bush’s Empire or Kerry’s”

Power and Justice

The strange visit of Serbian president Boris Tadic to Washington, less than a week after his inauguration, became a backdrop Monday for a new U.S. policy toward Serbia: absolute insistence on extradition of war crimes suspects to the Hague Inquisition. Demands for extradition have featured prominently in U.S. policy toward Serbia since October 2000, and … Continue reading “Power and Justice”