A rich, complex and nuanced presentation of the various motivations and perceptions driving American and European policy on the violence and war crimes in the Balkans.

The Royal Institute of International Affairs

Williams and Scharf have written the book that everyone who values justice in the face of atrocities must read. Readers will benefit from their thorough research and understanding of both law and politics. Whatever one's views of how peace-building has fused with justice in the Balkans, this book will be the touchstone for all future inquiries.

David Scheffer, former U.S. Ambassador at Large for War Crimes Issues

Nowhere else is the argument for justice norms and accountability procedures addressed with such insight and intelligence. Peace with Justice? makes a distinctive contribution to the vast Balkans literature.

Richard A. Falk, Albert G. Milbank Professor of International Law Emeritus, Princeton University

Williams and Scharf set out a compelling case for international justice after war crimes. Their study ably captures the development and proceedings of The Hague Tribunal, critically analyzes the price of political fecklessness, and mercilessly skewers the Western politicians who refused to implement the law. A powerful argument based on solid fact.

Roy Gutman, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist with Newsweek

In 14 chapters with an extensive notes section, the authors not only examine in depth the carnage wrought by the conflict in Yugoslavia, but, more importantly, lay out the steps that they allege will bring about a lasting peace in this blighted portion of Europe. Recommended.

Choice Reviews

Williams and Scharf expertly explain in a few hundred pages what I learned the hard way as a division commander in Bosnia-Herzegovina and a United Nations administrator in Kosovo.

Major General William L. Nash, (ret), former Commander of the U.S. forces in Bosnia