Quo Vadis, Serbia?

Political agency (or political autonomy) is a major characteristic of international actors as it actually implies their capacity to conduct (relatively) independent foreign and domestic policies. Belgrade’s chances of retaining its international status and building a “sovereign” democracy largely depend on the smart policy of balancing between two main centers—the EU-NATO and Russia. Notwithstanding the objectively predetermined nature of the European integration, the final choice is complicated for Serbia by the need to achieve a “compromise” on the Kosovo issue, and by its readiness to become a member of NATO.