Synopses & Reviews
"The people of Kosovo—both the cleansed Albanians and the demagogically exploited Serbs—now know who their political and humanitarian friends were. One of the most outstanding European and parliamentary advocates has been Dr Denis MacShane. This will surprise none who know of his record on human rights. The book will stand as a monument to a harsh time and to the fortitude that overcame it."—Christopher Hitchens
This polemical appeal by Denis MacShane calls for policy makers to re-engage with the Western Balkans before it is too late. MacShane has written a vivid and forceful account, showing that the Western Balkans are a symbol of Europe's weakness to transform one of its key regions and the choice we face is now stark: either the Balkans become European or Europe becomes Balkanized.
Synopsis
A short polemical appeal for the international community to re-engage with the Western Balkans before it is too late.
Synopsis
A short polemical appeal by Dennis MacShane (Minister for Europe 2005-2010) for policy-makers to re-engage with the Western Balkans before it is too late. Drawing on his experience as a Minister for the Balkans between 2001-2010, MacShane has written a vivid and forceful account, showing that the Western Balkans are a symbol of Europe's weakness to transform one of its key regions and the choice is now stark: either the Balkans become Europeanised or Europe becomes Balkanised.
About the Author
Denis MacShane: Dennis MacShane has been the Member of the British Parliament for Rotherham since 1994. Between 2001-2005 he was Balkans Minister and later, from 2002 until 2005, Minister for Europe in Tony Blair's government. He was also the United Kingdom's delegate to the Council of Europe between 2005 and 2010. Dr MacShane writes regularly for The Guardian and is an occasional contributor to European and North American magazines and newspapers.