The Western Balkans: Challenges for U.S. and European Engagement
Thursday, April 2, 2009, 4:00 am
Witnesses
Dr. Ivo Banac
Bradford Durfee Professor of History
Yale University
Ivana Howard
Program Officer for Central and Eastern Europ
National Endowment for Democracy
Dr. James Lyon
Senior Associate
Democratization Policy Council
Lord Paddy Ashdown
Former High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovin
This hearing discussed the recent progress of the seven countries of the Western Balkans with regards to internal stability, democratic development, minority rights, anti-corruption efforts, and the rule of law. The witnesses evaluated each country's progress and that of the region as a whole. In addition, the hearing also focused on the on the election process in each country and whether they had met the OSCE standards for elections.
Relevant Countries
Leadership