| Date | November 2019 | Marks available | 2 | Reference code | 19N.1.BP.TZ0.17 |
| Level | Both SL and HL | Paper | Paper 1 - first exams 2017 | Time zone | TZ0 |
| Command term | What | Question number | 17 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
The sources and questions relate to case study 2: Kosovo (1989–2002) — Impact: International reaction and impact; International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY); indictment of Milosevic.
Source Q
An online news report entitled “Milosevic indictment makes history” on the website of the US-based Cable News Network (CNN) (27 May 1999).
The reaction around the world to Milosevic’s indictment was mixed. NATO spokesman Jamie Shea said the bombing would continue until Yugoslavia agreed to the five conditions the alliance set for a bombing halt … U.S. President Bill Clinton said the indictment would “reassure the victims of Belgrade’s atrocities in Kosovo, and will deter future war crimes by establishing that those who give the orders will be held accountable.” In a written statement … Clinton called on all nations to “support the tribunal’s decision and to cooperate with its efforts to seek justice” …
In Moscow, Russia’s Foreign Ministry called the decision “politicized,” and said it will only complicate negotiations. But officials in the Bosnian capital of Sarajevo told CNN the indictment will “end the tragedy in the region” …
China—whose embassy in Belgrade was bombed in a misdirected NATO attack—expressed concern that the indictments could hurt peace talks.
[Source: from CNN.com. © 1999 Turner Broadcasting Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Used under license.]
Source T
Patrick Blower, a political cartoonist, depicts the forthcoming trial of Slobodan Milosevic following his indictment, in the cartoon “The road to The Hague” for the British newspaper the Evening Standard (4 August 2001).
[Source: Associated Newspapers Ltd]
How, according to Source Q, did the international community view the indictment of Slobodan Milosevic?
What does Source T suggest about the indictment of Slobodan Milosevic?
Markscheme
- The US president believed it would deter future war crimes and called on all nations to support the tribunal.
- Russia’s view was that it was “politicized” and that it complicated negotiations.
- Bosnian officials believed that it would end the tragedy in the region.
- China’s view was that it may damage peace talks.
The above material is an indication of what candidates may elect to write about in their responses. It is neither prescriptive nor exhaustive and no set answer is required. Award [1] for each relevant point up to a maximum of [3].
- There was a long road of death and destruction leading to the trial of Milosevic.
- The indictment would lead to Milosevic being tried in The Hague.
- Milosevic was unconcerned by the indictment and the impending trial.
The above material is an indication of what candidates may elect to write about in their responses. It is neither prescriptive nor exhaustive and no set answer is required. Award [1] for each relevant point up to a maximum of [2].
