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Serbia: Is Democracy at Risk?

Date: Thursday, April 15, 2004 / Time: 5:30am - 7:00am 

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With a government supported by Milosevic's Socialists in place and a June presidential election approaching, Serbia again appears to be at a crossroads. Do recent events suggest that democracy in Serbia is at risk? Will reformers overcome their divisions and field a joint presidential candidate? On April 15, 2004 the Institute's Balkans Working Group sponsored a special public meeting on these and other issues with Veran Matic, editor-in-chief of Radio & Television B92.

Moderated by Daniel Serwer, director of peace and stability operations, the session explored issues such as:

  • What would the victory of Tomislav Nikolic and the SRS mean for Serbia's reforms and its relationship with the international community?
  • How will the elections impact the union with Montenegro?
  • What practical results will come from the dialogue with Belgrade?
  • What is the impact on Serbian politics of violence against Serbs in Kosovo?
  • What can civil society and the media do to reinvigorate democratic reforms in Serbia?

Speakers

  • Veran Matic
    Editor-in-Chief, Radio & Television B92
  • Daniel Serwer, Moderator
    Director, Peace and Stability Operations, U.S. Institute of Peace

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