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 (EU), 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 recognized the independence of Serbia's Kosovo province on February 18, 2008. Britain, France, Germany, Italy and most other EU countries also have recognized Kosovo or are planning to do so in the near future. Serbian leaders sharply condemned the move and have withdrawn Serbia's ambassadors from the United States and other countries recognizing Kosovo's independence. 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.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 26, 2008
Accession Number
ADA479130

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  • Steven Woehrel

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