Serbia: Current Issues and U.S. Policy
Abstract
Serbia faces an important crossroads in its development. It is seeking to integrate into the European Union, but its progress has been hindered by a failure to arrest four remaining indicted war criminals. Serbia has sought closer ties to NATO, but the government is divided on whether to seek eventual NATO membership. The United States and most EU countries are expected to recognize the independence of Serbia's Kosovo province in February 2008. Serbian leaders are likely to strongly reject such an outcome, possibly leading to substantial damage to the country's relations with the United States and other countries recognizing Kosovo. The second session of the 110th Congress may consider legislation on Serbia, including conditions on aid to Serbia. This report provides information on Serbia's political and economic situation, its relations with NATO and the European Union, as well as U.S. policy toward Serbia. It will be updated as needed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 07, 2008
- Accession Number
- ADA476585
Entities
People
- Steven Woehrel
Organizations
- Library of Congress