Is Southeastern Europe Doomed to Instability?

Considering the enormous problems of the Balkans during the 1990s, the experts who contributed to this study believe that there are solutions to the seemingly intractable situation and the legacy of the disintegration of the former Soviet Union.

Presented here are the views of experts and intellectuals from South-East Europe regarding the need for regional reconstruction and development in order to foster regional stability. The cardinal issue addressed by each of the contributors is how the region can avoid political isolation and enhance its chances of attaining economic stability and social cohesion. If achieved, this could pave the way for gradual political and economic integration with the European Union in the future.
This book includes both an analysis of recent developments and a presentation of findings and recommendations, which international observers and policy makers should find useful. Political and scholarly work being conducted within the regions is cited, providing a specifically southeast European perspective.

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Southeastern European contributors in history, policy making, international relations, and political science emphasize the need to restructure the national policies of the region, asking how the region can avoid political isolation and enhance its chances to attain economic stability and social cohesion. Analyses of recent developments are included along with findings and recommendations which international observers and policy makers may find useful. Sotiropoulos teaches political science at the University Athens. Veremis teaches history at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy. The book is distributed in the US by ISBS. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)