Balancing in the Balkans

by R. Tanter, J. Psarouthakis

Overview

Balancing in the Balkans explores the region for ideas concerning globalism, the creation of transnational economic communities from capital flows across political boundaries, tribalism, and the disintegration of nations into ethnic factions based upon ancient hatreds. In this book, Tanter and Psarouthakis debate the best way to achieve 'balance' - how parties in conflict can learn moderation and peaceful coexistence.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781349414925
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan US
Publication date:	11/25/1999
Edition description:	1st ed. 1999
Pages:	188
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 7.99(h) x 0.02(d)

About the Author

RAYMOND TANTER is Professor of Political Science and Research Associate at the Middle East Center at the University of Michigan. He served at the White House on the National Security Council staff, 1981-82. In 1983-84 he was Personal Representative of the Secretary of Defense to arms control talks in Helsinki, Madrid, Skholm and Vienna.

JOHN PSAROUTHAKIS is Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of an auto supplier company in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He served as advisor to the Prime Minister of Greece and is Adjunct Professor of Business Administration at the University of Michigan.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements Preface: A Debate Between Co-authors Combat, Coercion, and Cooperation Historical Overview An Abortive Move to Preponderance Coercive Diplomacy Obstacles to Conflict Resolution Overcoming Ethnicity Conflict in Kosovo Scenarios and Policies Preponderance, Balance, and Commerce Endnotes