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The arrivals will leave the North at risk

20 American congressmen arrived in Albania yesterday to follow developments in the region at close quarters. The United States is now in a position, for the first time, to establish its political presence in areas of unrest. The shape of the Balkans’ future will depend greatly on the philosophical and political stance of the West, particularly that of America. The US is combining the military challenge with the ideological and political challenge in our region. It is true that the European Union has expressed its willingness to cooperate and show solidarity, and has also planned a special conference on the Balkans, but the decisive issue for Europe concerns the pace and depth of its integration. Even if progress in this direction proves unstoppable, the national path will remain strong for some time to come, since in some European countries demands by minorities for greater autonomy, or even separate sovereignty within a larger Europe, are still alive. But if this process suffers significant setbacks, whether economically or politically, some of the geopolitical problems that were the main cause of Europe’s disintegration during this century are likely to re-emerge, in addition to new conflicts that may arise unexpectedly. The presence of American power should be sufficient to put out nationalist fires, such as the Serbs’ war in Kosovo, a war dominated by doctrinaire passions and national-communist madness. America, in

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Faik Konica, an unpublished poem; Klara Kodra, Black Bloom Fadil Kraja, The Bloodstained Jacket; Albana Gurra and Eva Dori, poems P. 11–15

• Kalashnikov goes berserk in Durrës, three killed in 30 minutes Page 7 • Greek May Day burns the American flag Page 6 • Hajdari case, doctors to testify Page 10 ☎ Kosovars give and seek addresses Page 22