Jed — the EU aches in crestfallen frustration at the sudden uselessness of its proud tribunal. “Soft power” drops the pretense of patience, and the war criminal-rendition drop-dead date brandished at Belgrade now becomes Europa’s flaming sword. International law — European law — must be proven decisive. The atavistic Yugo is the Continent’s Eliza Doolittle.
Old World rite of passage: serving Serbia a red-faced ultimatum.



