New U.S. ambassador in mid-January

I had no idea that it was comedy week at B92?

How about this little gem:

". . .Kosovo is the locomotive of the Balkans. . ."

Sure. . .if the train is transporting heroin, sex slaves, crime, corruption, terrorists, criminals posing as politicians. . .etc.

PRN: "I dont think USA need a new Ambasador in Serbia as it has one in Prishtina."

I hardly think that Belgrade is 'insignificant'. Is that sour grapes or wishful thinking?

Of course you are right that Belgrade and Pristina are technically within the same country, but I think it's usual that the ambassador would remain in the capital. Of course the provincial ambassador will no doubt work alongside as a separate entity.

Kosovo is becoming an engine/locomotive of the Balkans
(PRN, 23 December 2009 10:56)

I don't know if it is a joke or just uneducated machismo, but your comment is absolutely baseless. If you believe that, I feel for you.

Mike for ambassador : )

New Ambassador with same old US policy.
(Kosova-USA, 23 December 2009 13:06)

New post by same old redundant poster.

"Why Security Council ALWAYS accepts participation of Kosovo in the meeting when regards Kosovo (this shows how insgnificant Serbia is).
IMF and WB respect Kosovo equal if not more than Serbia (does this show how significant Serbia is)..


The list could continue....

peace
(PRN, 23 December 2009 15:42) "

Yes, Kosovo always particpates at the UN ..... but failed to get membership. And will continue to fail. The Palestinians and Taiwanese particpate regularly too by the way.

Ok, so Belgrade is so insignificant compared with Kosovo. Yes, Pristina is really significant when it comes to blowing a big hole in the West's pockets. And the funds of your chief benefactor is fast drying up by the way. http://www.brillig.com/debt_clock/

'Dear' PRN

Let me explain to you that the reasons you have stated are all hinged on the very fact that Serbia is significant.

They are all bully boy tactics to get Serbia to bow down to the modern 'empire'; to behave in the needy and submissive manner of other nations in the region.

It has not worked, and their pet project of Kosovo still remains an international protectorate, legally within the sovereign boundaries of Serbia.

Some countries will not sell their soul and the blood of their ancestors for a 2nd or 3rd rate place on the list of the those chosen as 'acceptable' by the nation building club.

It is impossible to use a terrorist organisation as a land army to avoid domestic disgust at body bags; to terrorise a state into submission (which failed); and to hand over large provinces of legally owned land as a sweetener to your temporarily useful 'allies'.

No good could ever come from such behaviour, and Kosovo is left in legal limbo; depending entirely on outside funding; managed by some who should be behind bars; and with its people facing dire living conditions and mass unemployment.

It's all a myth created in a bid to steal land and hold power in the heart of Europe. It has failed and now the 'international community' is desperate for an out. Talks will recommence sooner or later because that is the only way forward.

my dear PRN, I am afraid, I must tell you something...

your "explanation" is just not worth to be commented, actually.

everything you point out in order to "prove" how insignificant Serbia is, actually just points to the opposite.

the reasons for this, you simply do not seem to understand, I guess.

but that´s not as terrible as it looks first, since the US-american occupiers need willing servants who work for them in southern Serbia, as long as they are present on our soil.

they will leave, sooner or later, my friend, and then you will have to learn to see things as they really are.

I hope you will still be there to witness it!

oh, by the way, why don´t you start continuing your list of "reasons for Serbia´s insignificance"? it would certainly be a very amusing thing to read over the next few days... =)

dont think USA need a new Ambasador in Serbia as it has one in Prishtina.

We know that Belgrade influnce in the region is decreasing while Kosovo's is increasing. Why spend money?

Perhaps USA Amabsador Christopher Dell should serve, from its base in Prishtina, also for insignificant Serbia.

Kosovo is becoming an engine/locomotive of the Balkans
(PRN, 23 December 2009 10:56)


serbia has big influence and partners in the balkans and kosovo you think it moving ahead well 70% are unemployed and the ones that do work is for 50cents a hour so keep talking you are making us all laugh and kosovo is not independent if you dont know this yet.

I seldom make comments here but, PRN, on what basis do you say that Kosovo is the engine/locomtive of the Balkans. Pristina is totally dependent on foreign donations, or it would collapse. Please, for the sake of maintaining some integrity on this site, let's be realistic before we just type something to see our name on the site.

I dont think USA need a new Ambasador in Serbia as it has one in Prishtina.

We know that Belgrade influnce in the region is decreasing while Kosovo's is increasing. Why spend money?

Perhaps USA Amabsador Christopher Dell should serve, from its base in Prishtina, also for insignificant Serbia.

Kosovo is becoming an engine/locomotive of the Balkans

I hardly think that Belgrade is 'insignificant'
(Kate)

Dear Kate,

Let me explain to you why:

1. If Belgrade was significant it would not have been the only capital in Europe (after WWII) to be bombed by the foreign alliance, NON-STOP for more than 2 months. Where was Belgrade's significance in region or further...
ANSWER: None

2.If Belgrade was significant practically ALL the EU would have not recognised Kosovo. But it did...Where was Belgrade's significance? Try to guess why?

3. Where was Belgrade's significance when it came to recognising Kosovo by neighbours? WHy neighbours apart from recognising even submmited a written letter to ICJ or EVEN went to speak why Kosovo deserves independence...

Why Security Council ALWAYS accepts participation of Kosovo in the meeting when regards Kosovo (this shows how insgnificant Serbia is).
IMF and WB respect Kosovo equal if not more than Serbia (does this show how significant Serbia is)..


The list could continue....

peace

If Kosovo is significant, why aren't visas abolished for its so-called "citizens"? All of the actions against Serbia are due to the influence of the us. With credit running out, that influence is waning. Because of its wrong-headed foreign policy, the us is running into trouble all over the world - look at the headlines below. The us threatens Iran and Iran laughs at the us. The Russians allowed the START treaty to expire and China is telling the world that us dollars are becoming worthless. Whenever the us tries to get Russia and China to crack down on terrorism, Iran, North Korea, they laugh. I understand that now croatia and albania have to donate cannon-fodder to Afghanistan. Some friend you picked.

New Ambassador with same old US policy.

Whatever happened to Munter and why )
Thats the only interesting question about this story

I don't see any mention in this article of any intention of H.E. Ms. Warlick to begin making amends to Serbia for all the atrocities committed by the US against the Serb Nation over the last 2 decades.

MB,Ireland

Kosovo is becoming an engine/locomotive of the Balkans
(PRN, 23 December 2009 10:56)

Kosovo is equivalent to steam locomotive engine in terms of novelty and democracy.

Nobody is using steam engine anymore. Even though they are "Made in USA".

PRN, your comments and views can be only tolerated and shown on B92 site. Nowhere else. Fortunately.

"Mike for ambassador : )"
(D.Popovic)

-- Hey, why not? I'm already pushing village bey for Village Bey. I think the two of us could hash (no pun intended) a number of things out over a few bottles of something strong. Cooperation starts in the kafana. But I fear my ideas for Ambassador to Serbia would somewhat clash with Kosova-USA's "New Ambassador with same old US policy." I'll certainly be making trips to KM and Gracanica (particularly Gracanica for the great kafane) as it's part of the country I'm an ambassador to. I can imagine the look on Dell's face though when I show up :)

"I dont [sic] think USA need a new Ambasador [sic] in Serbia as it has one in Prishtina." (PRN)

-- So now you're saying that Kosovo are Serbia are one and the same? Interesting. And here I thought you were the biggest raging Albanian nationalist of them all. Now you recognize them as one and the same? Curious. I guess Christmas is the time for miracles.

"We know that Belgrade influnce [sic] in the region is decreasing while Kosovo's is increasing. Why spend money?

Perhaps USA Amabsador [sic] Christopher Dell should serve, from its base in Prishtina, also for insignificant Serbia.

Kosovo is becoming an engine/locomotive of the Balkans" (PRN)

-- Maybe if that locomotive is derailed or heading down unfinished tracks, but whatever you think. Actually, you know what the best things are about your ridiculous daily comments? You actually and honestly believe what you write. I mean there's nationalistic a la aRTA/Kosova-USA which calls for significant degrees of selective memory and then there's PRN which requires a full frontal lobotomy. But hey, keep reaching for that rainbow mate.

Kosovo is becoming an engine/locomotive of the Balkans
(PRN, 23 December 2009 10:56)

“Kosovo is becoming an engine/locomotive of the Balkans” – that what I like about you guys, you just open your mouth and make the most outrages statement and you actually believe it.

New Ambassador with same old US policy.
(Kosova-USA, 23 December 2009 13:06)

New post by same old redundant poster.
(Jason, 23 December 2009 14:58)

My fellow american, I never knew that our country (USA) or any other country in the world, appoints two ambassadors in one country.

Here come the OBAMAKNIGHTS!!

It is interesting that Warlick speaks russian and german and is an economics specialist (several posts as Economics Officer for the State Department.

Looks like the US has brought her in to counter broadening russian economic and political presence in Serbia, which will be useless unless the USA actually has something to offer Serbia. Add that to the US having even less influence than ever in the EU's back yard..

Her resume cribbed from NCSJ:
http://www.ncsj.org/AuxPages/Warlick_bio.shtml

"...currently Director of the Office of Russian Affairs at the U.S. Department of State. A career Foreign Service Officer, and member of the Senior Foreign Service, she joined the State Department in 1983. Her Washington assignments include Director, Office of Ukraine, Moldova and Belarus Affairs (1998-2000); Senior Watch Officer (1992-1994); Economic Officer in the Office of Textile Negotiations (1990-1992); and Staff Assistant to the Director of the Foreign Service Institute (1985-1986).

Ms. Warlick's overseas assignments at U.S. Embassies in Asia and Europe include Manila, Philippines, where she served twice, first as a Consular Officer (1983–1985) and later as an Economic Officer (1988-1990). She also served as an Economic Officer in Dhaka, Bangladesh (1986-1988); as Economic Officer and Global Affairs Counselor in Bonn, Germany (1994-1998); and, most recently, as Minister-Counselor for Economic Affairs at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow (from August 2001- July 2004). During her assignment in Moscow, Ms. Warlick traveled extensively in Russia and worked actively on a wide range of trade, investment and energy issues, including Russia's accession to the World Trade Organization and the protection of Intellectual Property Rights.

Ms. Warlick was born in Papua New Guinea where her parents lived and worked for many years as Lutheran missionaries. She attended high school in Adelaide, South Australia, received a B.A. in Political Science and Humanities from Valparaiso University in 1979, and a Masters degree in international relations from The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy in 1982. Ms. Warlick speaks Russian and German. She is married to a Foreign Service Officer, James B. Warlick, Jr.; they have three children"

I don't see any mention in this article of any intention of H.E. Ms. Warlick to begin making amends to Serbia for all the atrocities committed by the US against the Serb Nation over the last 2 decades.

MB,Ireland
(Micheal Breathnach, 24 December 2009 00:25)
Probably because all action was justified!
But the US is trying to help Serbia move on from the Milosevic years.

I dont think USA need a new Ambasador in Serbia as it has one in Prishtina.

We know that Belgrade influnce in the region is decreasing while Kosovo's is increasing. Why spend money?

Perhaps USA Amabsador Christopher Dell should serve, from its base in Prishtina, also for insignificant Serbia.

Kosovo is becoming an engine/locomotive of the Balkans

I hardly think that Belgrade is 'insignificant'
(Kate)

Dear Kate,

Let me explain to you why:

1. If Belgrade was significant it would not have been the only capital in Europe (after WWII) to be bombed by the foreign alliance, NON-STOP for more than 2 months. Where was Belgrade's significance in region or further...
ANSWER: None

2.If Belgrade was significant practically ALL the EU would have not recognised Kosovo. But it did...Where was Belgrade's significance? Try to guess why?

3. Where was Belgrade's significance when it came to recognising Kosovo by neighbours? WHy neighbours apart from recognising even submmited a written letter to ICJ or EVEN went to speak why Kosovo deserves independence...

Why Security Council ALWAYS accepts participation of Kosovo in the meeting when regards Kosovo (this shows how insgnificant Serbia is).
IMF and WB respect Kosovo equal if not more than Serbia (does this show how significant Serbia is)..


The list could continue....

peace

New Ambassador with same old US policy.

New Ambassador with same old US policy.
(Kosova-USA, 23 December 2009 13:06)

New post by same old redundant poster.
(Jason, 23 December 2009 14:58)

My fellow american, I never knew that our country (USA) or any other country in the world, appoints two ambassadors in one country.

I don't see any mention in this article of any intention of H.E. Ms. Warlick to begin making amends to Serbia for all the atrocities committed by the US against the Serb Nation over the last 2 decades.

MB,Ireland
(Micheal Breathnach, 24 December 2009 00:25)
Probably because all action was justified!
But the US is trying to help Serbia move on from the Milosevic years.

New Ambassador with same old US policy.
(Kosova-USA, 23 December 2009 13:06)

New post by same old redundant poster.

PRN: "I dont think USA need a new Ambasador in Serbia as it has one in Prishtina."

I hardly think that Belgrade is 'insignificant'. Is that sour grapes or wishful thinking?

Of course you are right that Belgrade and Pristina are technically within the same country, but I think it's usual that the ambassador would remain in the capital. Of course the provincial ambassador will no doubt work alongside as a separate entity.

Kosovo is becoming an engine/locomotive of the Balkans
(PRN, 23 December 2009 10:56)

I don't know if it is a joke or just uneducated machismo, but your comment is absolutely baseless. If you believe that, I feel for you.

I had no idea that it was comedy week at B92?

How about this little gem:

". . .Kosovo is the locomotive of the Balkans. . ."

Sure. . .if the train is transporting heroin, sex slaves, crime, corruption, terrorists, criminals posing as politicians. . .etc.

'Dear' PRN

Let me explain to you that the reasons you have stated are all hinged on the very fact that Serbia is significant.

They are all bully boy tactics to get Serbia to bow down to the modern 'empire'; to behave in the needy and submissive manner of other nations in the region.

It has not worked, and their pet project of Kosovo still remains an international protectorate, legally within the sovereign boundaries of Serbia.

Some countries will not sell their soul and the blood of their ancestors for a 2nd or 3rd rate place on the list of the those chosen as 'acceptable' by the nation building club.

It is impossible to use a terrorist organisation as a land army to avoid domestic disgust at body bags; to terrorise a state into submission (which failed); and to hand over large provinces of legally owned land as a sweetener to your temporarily useful 'allies'.

No good could ever come from such behaviour, and Kosovo is left in legal limbo; depending entirely on outside funding; managed by some who should be behind bars; and with its people facing dire living conditions and mass unemployment.

It's all a myth created in a bid to steal land and hold power in the heart of Europe. It has failed and now the 'international community' is desperate for an out. Talks will recommence sooner or later because that is the only way forward.

my dear PRN, I am afraid, I must tell you something...

your "explanation" is just not worth to be commented, actually.

everything you point out in order to "prove" how insignificant Serbia is, actually just points to the opposite.

the reasons for this, you simply do not seem to understand, I guess.

but that´s not as terrible as it looks first, since the US-american occupiers need willing servants who work for them in southern Serbia, as long as they are present on our soil.

they will leave, sooner or later, my friend, and then you will have to learn to see things as they really are.

I hope you will still be there to witness it!

oh, by the way, why don´t you start continuing your list of "reasons for Serbia´s insignificance"? it would certainly be a very amusing thing to read over the next few days... =)

If Kosovo is significant, why aren't visas abolished for its so-called "citizens"? All of the actions against Serbia are due to the influence of the us. With credit running out, that influence is waning. Because of its wrong-headed foreign policy, the us is running into trouble all over the world - look at the headlines below. The us threatens Iran and Iran laughs at the us. The Russians allowed the START treaty to expire and China is telling the world that us dollars are becoming worthless. Whenever the us tries to get Russia and China to crack down on terrorism, Iran, North Korea, they laugh. I understand that now croatia and albania have to donate cannon-fodder to Afghanistan. Some friend you picked.

dont think USA need a new Ambasador in Serbia as it has one in Prishtina.

We know that Belgrade influnce in the region is decreasing while Kosovo's is increasing. Why spend money?

Perhaps USA Amabsador Christopher Dell should serve, from its base in Prishtina, also for insignificant Serbia.

Kosovo is becoming an engine/locomotive of the Balkans
(PRN, 23 December 2009 10:56)


serbia has big influence and partners in the balkans and kosovo you think it moving ahead well 70% are unemployed and the ones that do work is for 50cents a hour so keep talking you are making us all laugh and kosovo is not independent if you dont know this yet.

I seldom make comments here but, PRN, on what basis do you say that Kosovo is the engine/locomtive of the Balkans. Pristina is totally dependent on foreign donations, or it would collapse. Please, for the sake of maintaining some integrity on this site, let's be realistic before we just type something to see our name on the site.

Kosovo is becoming an engine/locomotive of the Balkans
(PRN, 23 December 2009 10:56)

“Kosovo is becoming an engine/locomotive of the Balkans” – that what I like about you guys, you just open your mouth and make the most outrages statement and you actually believe it.

Kosovo is becoming an engine/locomotive of the Balkans
(PRN, 23 December 2009 10:56)

Kosovo is equivalent to steam locomotive engine in terms of novelty and democracy.

Nobody is using steam engine anymore. Even though they are "Made in USA".

PRN, your comments and views can be only tolerated and shown on B92 site. Nowhere else. Fortunately.

I don't see any mention in this article of any intention of H.E. Ms. Warlick to begin making amends to Serbia for all the atrocities committed by the US against the Serb Nation over the last 2 decades.

MB,Ireland

Mike for ambassador : )

"Why Security Council ALWAYS accepts participation of Kosovo in the meeting when regards Kosovo (this shows how insgnificant Serbia is).
IMF and WB respect Kosovo equal if not more than Serbia (does this show how significant Serbia is)..


The list could continue....

peace
(PRN, 23 December 2009 15:42) "

Yes, Kosovo always particpates at the UN ..... but failed to get membership. And will continue to fail. The Palestinians and Taiwanese particpate regularly too by the way.

Ok, so Belgrade is so insignificant compared with Kosovo. Yes, Pristina is really significant when it comes to blowing a big hole in the West's pockets. And the funds of your chief benefactor is fast drying up by the way. http://www.brillig.com/debt_clock/

Whatever happened to Munter and why )
Thats the only interesting question about this story

Here come the OBAMAKNIGHTS!!

It is interesting that Warlick speaks russian and german and is an economics specialist (several posts as Economics Officer for the State Department.

Looks like the US has brought her in to counter broadening russian economic and political presence in Serbia, which will be useless unless the USA actually has something to offer Serbia. Add that to the US having even less influence than ever in the EU's back yard..

Her resume cribbed from NCSJ:
http://www.ncsj.org/AuxPages/Warlick_bio.shtml

"...currently Director of the Office of Russian Affairs at the U.S. Department of State. A career Foreign Service Officer, and member of the Senior Foreign Service, she joined the State Department in 1983. Her Washington assignments include Director, Office of Ukraine, Moldova and Belarus Affairs (1998-2000); Senior Watch Officer (1992-1994); Economic Officer in the Office of Textile Negotiations (1990-1992); and Staff Assistant to the Director of the Foreign Service Institute (1985-1986).

Ms. Warlick's overseas assignments at U.S. Embassies in Asia and Europe include Manila, Philippines, where she served twice, first as a Consular Officer (1983–1985) and later as an Economic Officer (1988-1990). She also served as an Economic Officer in Dhaka, Bangladesh (1986-1988); as Economic Officer and Global Affairs Counselor in Bonn, Germany (1994-1998); and, most recently, as Minister-Counselor for Economic Affairs at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow (from August 2001- July 2004). During her assignment in Moscow, Ms. Warlick traveled extensively in Russia and worked actively on a wide range of trade, investment and energy issues, including Russia's accession to the World Trade Organization and the protection of Intellectual Property Rights.

Ms. Warlick was born in Papua New Guinea where her parents lived and worked for many years as Lutheran missionaries. She attended high school in Adelaide, South Australia, received a B.A. in Political Science and Humanities from Valparaiso University in 1979, and a Masters degree in international relations from The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy in 1982. Ms. Warlick speaks Russian and German. She is married to a Foreign Service Officer, James B. Warlick, Jr.; they have three children"

"Mike for ambassador : )"
(D.Popovic)

-- Hey, why not? I'm already pushing village bey for Village Bey. I think the two of us could hash (no pun intended) a number of things out over a few bottles of something strong. Cooperation starts in the kafana. But I fear my ideas for Ambassador to Serbia would somewhat clash with Kosova-USA's "New Ambassador with same old US policy." I'll certainly be making trips to KM and Gracanica (particularly Gracanica for the great kafane) as it's part of the country I'm an ambassador to. I can imagine the look on Dell's face though when I show up :)

"I dont [sic] think USA need a new Ambasador [sic] in Serbia as it has one in Prishtina." (PRN)

-- So now you're saying that Kosovo are Serbia are one and the same? Interesting. And here I thought you were the biggest raging Albanian nationalist of them all. Now you recognize them as one and the same? Curious. I guess Christmas is the time for miracles.

"We know that Belgrade influnce [sic] in the region is decreasing while Kosovo's is increasing. Why spend money?

Perhaps USA Amabsador [sic] Christopher Dell should serve, from its base in Prishtina, also for insignificant Serbia.

Kosovo is becoming an engine/locomotive of the Balkans" (PRN)

-- Maybe if that locomotive is derailed or heading down unfinished tracks, but whatever you think. Actually, you know what the best things are about your ridiculous daily comments? You actually and honestly believe what you write. I mean there's nationalistic a la aRTA/Kosova-USA which calls for significant degrees of selective memory and then there's PRN which requires a full frontal lobotomy. But hey, keep reaching for that rainbow mate.