Vojislav Kostunica

ModernPoliticianSerbia1944 — ?

First democratic Yugoslav president after Milosevic.

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Quick Facts

Born

1944

Country

Serbia

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)72

Influence (20%)55

Legacy (20%)43

Leadership (15%)66

Strategy (15%)42

Total Score54.5

Vojislav Kostunica — Complete Timeline

2000 AD

Election as President of YugoslaviaPolitical Action

Kostunica was elected President of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia after defeating Slobodan Milosevic in the presidential election. His victory marked the end of Milosevic's rule and the beginning of democratic transition.

DemocratizationElectionPost-Milosevic

Impact: regionalprogressive

Admission of Yugoslavia to the United NationsPolitical Action◆ Major

Kostunica oversaw the readmission of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia to the United Nations. The country had been suspended from the UN during the Milosevic era due to the wars in the former Yugoslavia.

United NationsDiplomacyReintegration

Impact: globalconstructive

2008 AD

Opposition to the Independence of KosovoPolitical Action◆ Major

Kostunica, as Prime Minister of Serbia, strongly opposed the unilateral declaration of independence by Kosovo. He pursued diplomatic and legal measures to prevent international recognition of Kosovo's independence.

KosovoIndependenceNationalism

Impact: regionaldestructive