The Balkans: James Rubin Reveals the Last Successful US Military Intervention and Why Trump Doesn’t Care!
Did you know the Balkans were actually the last major successful US military intervention? James Rubin, former State Department spokesperson, openly talks about how the United States prevented genocide in Kosovo and stopped mass killings in Bosnia and Herzegovina. But that’s not all – he claims the current US administration under Trump neither has the will nor the power to seriously engage with the region.
The Bosnian War – A Lesson for the World
Rubin recalls how the Bosnian war was a pivotal moment in his career. He worked with Senator Biden, who personally took part in negotiations with Milošević, Izetbegović, and Tuđman. For them, the war was a shocking warning about what happens when the world turns a blind eye to mass killings of innocent people. Although the genocide in Srebrenica was horrific, the US intervention eventually succeeded – but it took three years to happen.
Diplomacy and Military Force – A Deadly Combo
Rubin emphasizes that the key to success in Bosnia was a combination of diplomacy backed by military force. Secretary Albright and NATO managed to apply military force at the right moment, which later enabled an earlier intervention in Kosovo. Kosovo, according to him, is a prime example of how US action stopped genocide before it happened. Serbs were removed from Kosovo, and the region today is an independent, functional democracy with minimal loss of life.
Why Are the Balkans Forgotten Today?
Here comes the shocking truth: Rubin believes the Trump administration lacks both interest and capacity to deal with the Balkans. He says there is no real diplomacy or power, and Russia plays a harmful role in the region. The West, he says, is now focused on the Middle East, Asia, and Ukraine, so the Balkans simply aren’t a priority.
Are the Balkans Really Forgotten?
Rubin admits the situation in the region is frustrating – corruption, perceived incompetence, and other problems are widespread. But he believes the people in the region must solve their own problems because the West doesn’t have the strength to re-engage at a high level. This is a cold shower for anyone hoping for new peace agreements or greater US involvement.
Conclusion: The Balkans as America’s “Last Battle”
For James Rubin, the Balkans were the last major successful US military intervention that prevented genocide and established peace. But now, with the Trump administration, the region is left to fend for itself while the world turns to other crises. Is this the end of American attention to the Balkans? Will the region be forgotten again as problems grow? Or will someone else step in?
If you have thoughts on this or think Rubin is too optimistic about the US role, feel free to drop a comment. Not that we’re looking for a fight, but the Balkans have never been boring – and it looks like they never will be!
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