Word: kostunica
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...fact that both the Serbs and the Kosovar Albanians have now chosen scholarly men of reason to lead them doesn't diminish the differences they'll have to bridge. Despite his pacifism, Rugova is as firmly committed to independence as Thaci is, while Yugoslavian president Vojislav Kostunica is determined to hold on to it by legal means. And of course right now, Kostunica has the "law" on his side, in the sense that the U.N. resolution that ended last year's war affirmed Yugoslavian sovereignty over an autonomous (but not independent) Kosovo. That's an issue that may still split...
Yugoslavia's new President, Vojislav Kostunica, met with TIME's Andrew Purvis and Dejan Anastasijevic in Belgrade...
...down for an hour or so, really examine the issues (and I mean the issues, not George's tie or Al's makeup), you're bound to recognize glaring differences between the two candidates. Sure, we're not talking about socialism versus fascism, or Milosevic versus Kostunica. But we are talking about an important national decision, and if you really are undecided now, with less than three weeks left before you (hopefully) head to the voting booth, you've got some thinking ahead...
...that's the only legacy Vojislav Kostunica leaves behind after his 18 months in office, it will count as a historic contribution to European stability. For Serbs, Kostunica has already secured his place in history by defeating Milosevic and giving power back to the people. But by rising to the moment, above all expectations, Kostunica gave something to the rest of the world too. He reminded us that a humble man can still become a hero...
...will it work elsewhere--say, Iraq? Some are skeptical that fostering civil society is the best way to bring down a tyrant, arguing that it is often effective only when combined with strong sanctions and, occasionally, force. Among the strongest critics of the U.S. program in Serbia was Vojislav Kostunica, who publicly scorned Western money as outside interference (though his coalition partners were big recipients). And using cash to embolden an opposition can be a tricky business, especially if it slips into support for covert action. Critics say the millions the U.S. has dumped on the troubled Iraqi opposition...