The Interview Aleksandar Vučić: Is Serbia looking to the West or Russia and China?
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Nov 25, 2024 
Aleksandar Vučić, President of Serbia, discusses his country's pivotal political crossroads. He examines the tension between pursuing EU membership and strengthening ties with Russia and China. The conversation dives into Serbia's national identity, the implications of historical conflicts, and the complexity of acknowledging past tragedies like Srebrenica. Vučić also highlights the challenges Serbia faces regarding economic stability while navigating a polarized global landscape. His insights offer a revealing look at Serbia's future direction.
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Vučić's Transformation
- Aleksandar Vučić acknowledges personal change but disputes responsibility for past Balkan conflicts.
- He emphasizes the importance of economic growth, stability, and peace for Serbia's future.
Serbian Unity Rally
- Stephen Sackur questions Vučić's attendance at a Serbian Unity Rally, where the rhetoric raised concerns about a resurgence of Greater Serbia ideology.
- Vučić defends the rally, claiming it supports the Dayton Peace Accord and territorial integrity, emphasizing Serbs' right to their language and culture.
Bosnian Serb Secession
- Sackur suggests Vučić should explicitly state that Bosnian Serbs will never be allowed to unite with Serbia.
- Vučić deflects, asserting Serbia respects existing borders and international law, claiming Bosnian Serbs haven't requested unification.