Prime Minister for Peace

The recent publication of Milan Panic’s memoirs provides an interesting perspective on Belgrade’s perception of the Bosnian war. . . .Milan Panic’s memoirs provide a perspective of an outsider who was briefly at the core of Serbian politics. . . .Panic’s memoirs are useful in assembling the various perspectives of different actors in the former Yugoslavia in the 1990s. * Europe-Asia Studies *
For Panic—an ambitious and practical man, primarily interested in democracy and the economic prosperity of the post-Communist Balkans—the greatest puzzle remains the West’s decision to ignore his efforts and proposals during the crucial years of the Yugoslav conflict. If the Brussels and Washington administrations had indeed immediately identified Miloševic as the one to blame, why was he allowed to stay in charge throughout the 1990s and orchestrate some of the worst atrocities in post-Second World War Europe? Was the Yugoslav case viewed as a good geopolitical experiment in the new post-Cold War context or as an excellent business opportunity for, let’s speculate, arms manufacturers? With this in mind, Panic’s account is an invitation for additional analyses, either in the form of other balanced memoirs or well-sustained scholarly contributions. * Slavonic & East European Review *
As a young man, Milan Panic fought to free Yugoslavia from Nazi rule. Later in life, he fought to free Yugoslavia from the brutal dictatorship of Slobodan Milosevic. In between, he became an American citizen and built a multi-million-dollar global company. His exciting, action-filled life story embodies the American dream. -- Jerry Brown, Governor of California
Milan Panic is one of the most courageous and committed individuals I have ever met. His life unfolds like a novel you can’t put down. His inspirational story captures some of the most important events of our time. -- Birch Bayh, former U.S. Senator
In this provocative book, the remarkable rise of Milan Panic from modest circumstances to inspired business leader and courageous public servant is told with verve and style. -- James Doti, president, Chapman University