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KUHNER: Did Serbia vote for war? New ultranationalist president promotes instability By Jeffrey T. Kuhner - The Washington Times Another war is brewing in the Balkans. Recently, Serbia ’s voters elected a new president. Ultranationalist Tomislav Nikolic narrowly defeated the liberal, pro- European Union incumbent, Boris Tadic . Mr. Nikolic ’s victory means the Balkans may be plunged into ethnic violence again. Mr. Nikolic won on his appeal as a crusading populist and hard-line Serbian nationalist. He campaigned against the rampant corruption and economic mismanagement that characterized Mr. Tadic ’s government. Serbia faces an economic and social crisis. It is plagued by massive high unemployment, stagnating growth, soaring debt and rising poverty. Mr. Nikolic vowed to tackle the country’s problems and impose honest government. In particular, he has pledged to stand up to Serbia ’s venal ruling class - a promise that struck a chord with many Serbs....