German industry grumbled when it won few big orders in Bosnia, even though Germany had provided much of the aid. This time everyone is determined to get a slice of the cake. The Economist lamented there might be scant business in Kosovo to go around, since damage to roads, bridges and power supplies was much less than first thought. They are blocked, however, so long as Milosevic remains in power. As the Economist makes clear, frustrated business opportunities are part of the incentive for the West to bring down the current regime in Belgrade.
American business has no intention of being left behind.
Clinton's economic adviser, Gene Sperling, announced in Sarajevo that Commerce Secretary William Daley would lead a trade mission of US executives to the Balkans in the fall.