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The article offers an appraisal of former Yugoslav leader Slobodan Milosevic, who died in a United Nations cell. Milosevic clung to the idea that the Balkan destruction he ignited and presided over was merely a response to aggression against his long-suffering Serbian people. For Milosevic, the truth was something to be manipulated in his pursuit of power, as he seized the potential of nationalism. His defense of Serbs and glorious vision of Serbian history resulted in a violence not seen in Europe since 1945. According to the international court in the Hague, Milosevic died of natural causes.

Ponders on crimes against humanity which resulted from the military campaigns in Europe and the Serbian war led by Slobodan Milosevic.

Reports on the attitude of former Serbian leader Slobodan Milosevic at his war crime trial. His dismissal of the court as an 'illegal organ'; His decision to represent himself in English; Charges against Milosevic, including crimes against humanity; Milosevic's perception of the trial as American imperialism.

Reports on the decision of former Yugoslavian President Slobodan Milosevic to represent himself at his arraignment on July 2, 2001 for charges of criminality against humanity in Kosovo, Serbia.

Explores the importance of the trial of Slobodan Milosevic at the International Criminal Tribunal in The Hague, Netherlands for crimes against humanity.

Assesses the political and social situations in the Balkan region following the removal of Serbia's former President Slobodan Milosevic and the ascendancy to power of President-elect Vojislav Kostunica. Significance of United States investments in the Balkan states; Political and social views of Kostunica.

Deals with the journalistic objectivity promised by `Politika,' a newspaper in Yugoslavia that was once the party organ of ousted Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic. How the newspaper benefited cronies of Milosevic; Actions taken by the journalistic staff of the newspaper to democratize `Politika'; Ownership and shareholders of `Politika'; History of `Politika.'

Reports on the political revolution in Yugoslavia and how it was accomplished without violence or bloodshed. Details on how Slobodan Milosevic was gradually relieved of his power; Speculation regarding the leadership of President Vojislav Kostunica; How global politics have intervened in the situation and ways that Yugoslavia has responded.

Reports on the aftermath of the Serbian revolution and the debate regarding actions to take against former president Slobodan Milosevic. Details regarding the revolution where protestors stormed the Serbian Bastille; What President Vojislav Kostunica has ahead in resurrecting the country; Diverse opinions of Serbians regarding the prosecution of Slobodan Milosevic.

Focuses on the downfall of Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic. Developments during the failed rule of Milosevic; Methods used for conveying and retaining his authority; Demonstration of Milosevic's readiness to resort to force against the Albanians of Kosovo, Serbia.

Reports October 13, 1998 approval by the United States and its allies of an order opening the way for North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) military action in the Serbian province of Kosovo. Possibility of a negotiated agreement with Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic to end police and military operations against ethnic Albanians in Kosovo; Progress made in Belgrade talks between Milosevic and US envoy Richard Holbrooke; Parameters for a peaceful resolution.

Reports October 8, 1998 United States accusations against Yugoslavian President Slobodan Milosevic. US claim that Milosevic's response to pressure consisted solely of cosmetic gestures and would not be enough to head off North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) air strikes in Kosovo; Dispatch of US special envoy Richard C. Holbrooke to Belgrade to attempt further negotiation with the Serbian leader; Warnings from President Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.

Discusses the Balkans' 20th-century ethnic conflicts. Disputation of the frequent suggestion, in light of 1998 conflict in Kosovo, that the history of violence there goes back for centuries; Role of Kosovo in the decade of violence in the Balkans that has come full circle in 1998; Overview of Slobodan Milosevic's control of Serbian politics.

Reports on the secret negotiation of British financier, Peter Castenfelt with the Yugoslav President, Slobodan Milosevic. Impact the talk may have on Milosevic's agreement with the German accord; Importance of the memorandum drafted by Castenfelt; Views from political officials on the role of Castenfelt in the accord; Career background on Castenfelt.

Discusses the impact of Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic's efforts to create Greater Serbia on the creation of a group of largely ethnically homogeneous states in the Balkans. Features of the Greater Serbia that Milosevic envisioned in a June 1989 speech in Kosovo Polje; His efforts to stop the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) bombardment; Ethnic states that have been created out of the destruction of Yugoslavia; Outlook for inclusion of the Balkan states in the European zone of stability.

Reports the conditions under which Yugoslav President Slobidan Milosevic would withdraw forces from Kosovo, outlined in a June 1, 1999 letter received in Germany. Milosevic's demands, including an end to North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) bombardment; Principles for a peace accord which were formally accepted; Plans for Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari's meetings with Milosevic; Details and implications. INSET: Kosovo Update.

Reports that on May 27, 1999, the international tribunal in The Hague issued an arrest warrant for Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic and four other senior Serb officials charging them with crimes against humanity in Kosovo. Identification of others included in the indictment for murder, forced deportation and persecution of ethnic Albanians; Impact on efforts to negotiate a peaceful settlement to the war.

Reports the May 26, 1999 decision of the international tribunal in The Hague to indict Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic for war crimes. Impact of the indictment on the diplomatic effort to end the war in Kosovo; Conduct of negotiations with Milosevic; Obligations that the indictment places on Western governments. INSET: Kosovo Update.

Highlights the move of the German Government in pressing for a Western diplomatic initiative aimed at isolating Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic. Factor that is driving the strategy; Diplomatic activity between Russia and Germany; Political effects of the eventual indictment of Milosevic; Logic of the process; Western leaders that have expressed disapproval of Milosevic's decision.

Explores the complication of the system of federal government in Yugoslavia that has led to a series of civil war under the administration of President Slobodan Milosevic. Republics of Yugoslavia that seceded; Political and social views of Milosevic; Discussion on the history of Yugoslavia; Speculation that Kosovo will become an independent state.

Reports the call made by Yugoslavia President Slobodan Milosevic on March 30, 1999, to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to end first its bombing before a diplomatic solution to the civil war in Kosovo, Serbia. Visit of Russian Prime Minister Yevgeny Primakov to Yugoslavia to seek for a diplomatic solution to the problem; Visit of Prime Minister Primakov to Germany to meet with Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder.

Reports that the eviction of ethnic Albanians from Kosovo, Serbia by Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic would be unclear on how the United States (US) government and its allies would justify any accord with him. Details on the execution of several Albanians by Serbian forces; How the brutal acts of Milosevic affected his relationship with the US; How the US described Milosevic.

Focuses on the peace negotiations between President Slobodan Milosevic of Yugoslavia and Richard C. Holbrooke, the United States' Balkan envoy. Remarks from Holbrooke regarding the negotiations; Elements to the initial success of Holbrooke's relationship with Milosevic.

Reports that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) warned Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic to stop its offensive in Kosovo. Possible air strikes of NATO against Yugoslavia; Problems in carrying out the threat.

Focuses on the concessions won by United States President Bill Clinton's administration from Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic over the Kosovo agreement. Significance of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization jet fighter patrols over Kosovo; How Milosevic reacted to the move of Clinton.

Reports that the Serbian President, Slobodan Milosevic referred to Richard C. Holbrooke as a dictator. Holbrooke's diplomatic action; Comments from a senior official; Bosnian demands; More.

Reports that the reason for Slobodan Milosevic's displeasure was the absence of any easing of trade sanctions on Serbia. Offer to Serbian leader; No justice, no peace; Contradictions.

Describes Slobadan Milosevic, president of Serbia as a very important person. Comment about his arrival in Ohio on November 1, 1995 for the Bosnian peace talks; Information on Nikola Koljevic and his delegation; Comment about the Bosnian serbs; Details of the Bosnian peace talks; Reference to article in The Dayton Daily News.

Reports the United Nations tribunal statement confirming the possession of documents by Dutch Interior Ministry which testifies the involvement of Serbian President Slobodan Milosevic in the war atrocities in Bosnia. Contents of the documents.

Analyses the political situation in the Balkan region and growing apprehensions of a war. Impact of the confusion of American and European diplomacy; Role of President Slobodan Milosevic of Serbia as a peacemaker; `Last chance' summit meeting initiated by the French Government and supported by the United States.

Reports the crossing of several Serbian helicopters from Serbia into Bosnia and Herzegovina on February 3, 1995. Concern of Bosnia on the same; Information about continuance of support to Bosnian Serbs by Serbian President Slobodan Milosevic; Information about earlier helicopter mission by Serbia.

Analyzes the efforts by Serbian President Slobodan Milosevic to bring about peace in the region. Role of the United States in the peace efforts.

Comments on the effects of the decision of President Slobodan Milosevic not to support the Bosnian Serbs, on the Serbian-dominated Yugoslav Army. Disgruntlement of the army; Role of the army as a source of dissent to Milosevic's policies; Dismay among officers; Reason for the public appearance by Milosevic in Zrenjanin; Army statement; Pay in the army; Senior Western diplomat's views on the state of the army.

Comments on the efforts of the United States for recognition of Bosnia, Hercegovina and Croatia by Serbia. Relaxation of trade sanctions by the US against Serbia; Background of the crisis; End of supply of arms to the Bosnian Serbs by the Serbian President Slobodan Milosevic; Efforts of Bosnian Prime Minister Haris Silajdzic; Differences within the Clinton Administration.

Informs about the resumption of NATO bombardment on Bosnian Serbs on September 5, 1995 following the expiry of the deadline to withdraw from Sarajevo on September 4, 1995. Russia's protest against the NATO attack; Serbian President Milosevic's decision to stay out of Bosnian conflict; Update on the situation.

Discusses the increasing prospects of forming peace in Balkan Region as acknowledged by Richard C. Holbrooke, the chief American envoy to the area, in the light of decision made by the Bosnian Serbs to defer to the Serbian President, Slobodan Milosevic, with regards to the peace talks. NATO bombing of Bosnian Serb positions on August 31, 1995.

Exposes the war crimes committed by the Serbian President Slobodan Milosevic in Bosnia as revealed in the incriminating documents provided by a defector of the Serbian secret police. Details of the documents; Doubts over their authenticity; Role of the defector Cedomir Mihailovic in the secret service; His story and message. INSET: The defector's exhibit: A sample..

Examines the repressive domestic policy of Serbian President, Slobodan Milosevic. Repression of the media; Policy option before Serbia as regards Bosnia and Croatia; Relationship between Slobodan and Radovan Karadjic, Bosnian Serb leader.

Discusses the animosity of Serbs towards Serbian president, Slobodan Milosevic on account of his act of treachery. Stand of foreign help and observers on Milosevic's abandonment of fellow Serbs; Views of Serbian citizens and members of ruling Socialist party; Rift between Serbian, Bosnian and Croatian Serbs; Impact of Milosevic's Bosnian Serb stand on rift; Influence of World War II on Serbs.

Says that President Slobodan Milosevic of Serbia has opened a campaign to discredit his erstwhile ally Radovan Karadzic, leader of Bosnian Serbs. Milosevic seems to be trying to distance himself from Serbian war crimes committed in Bosnia early in the war by directing blame at others.

Profiles the three Balkan leaders who are meeting at a United States air base near Dayton, Ohio to work toward a peace agreement in the former Yugoslavia. Bosnian President Alija Izetbegovic; Serbian President Slobodan Milosevic; Croatian President Franjo Tudjman; Their dislike for one another; The painful options facing them.

Examines the political career of Serbian President Slobodan Milosevic and his role in the wars which have torn Yugoslavia apart. Milosevic being seen by Western powers as a key figure for peace in the Balkans, as well as the man most identified with Yugoslavia's fall into warfare.