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Typescript transcript of filmed interview with Janez Jansa, Slovene journalist and opposition activist, later Slovenian Defence Minister 1990-1994, describing his arrest by Slovene police and interrogation by the Yugoslav Peoples' Army (JNA) officers including Col Aleksander Vasiljevic (May 1988); and the activities of the JNA in Slovenia following its declaration of independence (June 1991). 11pp

Typescript transcript of interview with Janez Drnovsek, Slovene representative on the Yugoslav Collective Presidency, and Prime Minister of Slovenia 1992-2000, describing the meetings of the Collective Presidency which discussed Slovenian independence (Mar 1991); the 'Spegelj film' purported evidence of illegal arms importing to Croatia (Jan 1991); the role of the Yugoslav Peoples' Army (JNA) in Slovenia and their plans to disarm the Territorial Defence Force (TO) (1990). 12pp

Typescript transcript of filmed interview with Jadranka Reihl-Kir, wife of Josip Reihl-Kir, Osijek regional police chief, Croatia, describing her husband's role in responding to incidents of conflict between Croats and Serbs in his region, visiting the scene and negotiating with protagonists, as well as the circumstances surrounding his assassination (1 Jul 1991). 11pp

Typescript transcript of filmed interview with Ivo Komsic, ethnic Croat member of Bosnian Presidency (1993), describing the relationship between Croatia, Bosnian Croats and Bosnian Muslims, including talks between Muslims, Croats and Serbs, in Geneva, Frankfurt and Washington; the response to the Owen-Stoltenberg plans for a territorial division in Bosnia (Sep 1993) and the development of the peace agreement signed in Washington (Feb 1994). Also comments on the role of Mate Boban, Bosnian Croat leader, Alija Izetbegovic, Bosnian President, and Franjo Tudjman, Croatian President, in the negotiations. 21pp

Typescript transcript of filmed interview with Ivan Stambolic, Serbian President 1985-1987, discussing the 1974 Yugoslav constitution; the history of the ethnic tension in Kosovo; the change in Serbian party policy towards Kosovo under Milosevic; his visit to Kosovo Polje, Apr 1987 and proposed constitutional reform for Kosovo; events of the Serbian Presidency meeting (18-19 Sep 1987) and the Eighth Session of Serb Party Central Committee (23-24 Sep 1987) opposing the policy of Dragisa Pavlovic, Belgrade Communist Party chief, on Kosovo, and the political tactics of Slobodan Milosevic, Chairman of Central Committee of the Serbian League of Communist 1986-1989. Also comments on his relationship with Milosevic and Pavlovic. 24pp

Typescript transcript of filmed interview with Igor Bavcar, Slovenian Deputy Defence Minister, later Minister for Internal Affairs Slovenian Republic, describing events leading up to the declaration of Slovenian independence (Jun 1991) including, the arrest of Janez Jansa, Slovene journalist, and organisation of protest rallies in response to the arrest (1988); views on Serbian intervention in the Kosovo dispute; preparations for Slovene independence and tactics of the Slovene forces against the Yugoslav Peoples' Army (JNA) (Jun-Jul 1991); and the visit of Hans Dietrich Genscher, German Foreign Minister, to Slovenia (Jul 1991).10pp

Typescript transcript of filmed interview with Haris Silajdzic, Bosnia and Herzegovina Foreign Minister 1990-1993, and Prime Minister 1993-1996, describing his campaign for recognition of Bosnia-Herzegovina as an independent state, and the negotiating of alliance between Bosnian Croats and Bosnian Muslims 1994. Also comments on the role of the United Nations and North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) in the Bosnian conflict. 11pp

Typescript transcript of interview with Hans Dietrich Genscher, German Foreign Minister 1982-1992, discussing the European Community policy and negotiations relating to recognition of Slovenian and Croatian independence (Dec 1991). 10pp

Transcript of translated extracts of filmed interview with Gianni De Michelis, Italian Foreign Minister 1989-1992, discussing the response of the European Council of Foreign Ministers to Slovenia's secession from Yugoslavia including the visit of the European Community troika of Foreign Ministers (Hans van den Broek, Dutch Foreign Minister, Jacques Poos, Luxembourg Foreign Minister and Gianni de Michelis, Italian Foreign Minister, who were Foreign Ministers of the states holding the past, present and future incumbency as President of the European Council) to Zagreb (Jun 1991). Also comments on the role of Montenegro in the Yugoslav Collective Presidency and Montenegrin plans for economic development (1991). 6pp

Typescript transcript of filmed interview with Gen Petar Gracanin, Yugoslav Peoples' Army (JNA), Serbian President 1988-1989, Yugoslav Federal Interior Minister (1990], discussing the activities of Albanian separatists in Kosovo (1980s); Milosevic's plans for a unified Serbia, amendments to the 1974 (Yugoslav) Constitution; Serb demonstrations in Belgrade (Mar 1989); Croatian and Slovenian moves towards independence, including events of the Fourteenth Extraordinary Congress of the Yugoslav Communist Party, abandoned by the Slovenian members protesting opposition to their constitutional reforms (Jan 1990); conflict between Croat militia and Serbs at Knin, Pakrac and Borovo Selo (1991); role of the European Community in recognising independence Slovenia and Croatia (1991-1992). 53pp

Typescript transcript of filmed interview with Gen Milutin Kukanjac, Commander Yugoslav Peoples' Army (JNA) Second Army District based in Sarajevo 1992, describing the conflict in Bosnia including the outbreak of fighting in Sarajevo and the erecting of barricades following the shooting of a Serb at a wedding there (Mar 1992); talks between involving Radovan Karadzic, Bosnian Serb leader and President of Republika Srpska and Alija Izetbegovic, Bosnian President (1992); attacks on the JNA by Bosnian Muslims and Croats, and attack on Kupres by Croatian forces [Nov 1994]; discussions at the Yugoslav Collective Presidency sessions; Bosnian declaration of independence and mobilisation of the Bosnian Territorial Defence Forces (TO) (Apr 1992); visit of Rt Hon Peter Alexander Rupert Carington, 6th Baron Carrington (Lord Carrington), European Community peace envoy 1991-1992, to Sarajevo (23 Apr 1992); the detention of Bosnian President Alija Izetbegovic at Lukavica and negotiation of the evacuation of JNA barracks in Sarajevo involving Gen Lewis MacKenzie, United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR) Chief of Staff (May 1992). 37pp

Typescript transcript of filmed interview with Gen Martin Spegelj, Croatian Defence Minister 1990-1991, formerly Yugoslav Peoples' Army (JNA) Commander of the Fifth Army district, describing his role in the development Croatian independence including the secret importation of arms for paramilitary groups in Croatia, the JNA intelligence operation against him and his response to the 'spy film' of his activities (Jan 1991); the rejection of his defence plan, by the Croatian government, Dec 1990, and his subsequent resignation as Defence Minister (Jul 1991); the fighting between Croats and Serbs in Eastern Slavonia region of Croatia including the loss of Bosanski Brod (Oct 1992). 40pp

Typescript transcript of filmed interview with Gen Andrija Raseta, Yugoslav Peoples' Army (JNA) Deputy Commander, Fifth Army District, describing his role and the activities of the JNA following the secession of Slovenia from Yugoslavia (Jun 1991); the conflict between the JNA and the Croatian police, including the grounding of Croat helicopters heading towards the Krajina region of Croatia (Aug 1990), and negotiations with Croatian President Franjo Tudjman. 24pp

Typescript transcript of filmed interview with Gen Aleksandar Vasiljevic, Head of Yugoslav Peoples' Army (JNA) counterintelligence (KOS) until 1992, describing the impact on the JNA of the rise of nationalism in Slovenia, (mid 1980s); the investigation of leaked army and Collective Presidency documents published by Mladina, the arrest of Janez Jansa and Slovenian reaction (1988); the withdrawal of the JNA from Slovenia; the investigation of arms importation into Croatia, including film evidence of involvement of Spegelj, Croatian Defence Minister 1991; the Yugoslav Collective Presidency decision to disarm paramilitary organisations in Croatia and Bosnia; involvement on JNA in conflict in Croatia, including the battle for Vukovar (1991), the activities of Serb volunteer forces and forces led by Zeljo Raznatovic (Arkan). 62pp

Typescript transcript of filmed interview with Franjo Tudjman, first elected President of Croatia 1990-1999 and founder of the Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ), describing Croat relations with Serbia including his talks with Slobodan Milosevic, the predominance of ethnic Serbs in the Croatian police and the role of the Yugoslav Peoples' Army (JNA) in Croatia's secession from the Socialist Federative Republic of Yugoslavia (1991). Also comments on Croat relations with Bosnia-Herzegovina and their alliance with Bosnian Muslims (1994), and talks with Alija Izetbegovic, Bosnian President 1990-1998. 26pp

Typescript transcript of filmed interview with Franci Zavrl, Editor in Chief of Mladina magazine of the Communist Youth Organisation, describing his role in the publication of articles attacking Gen Branko Mamula, Yugoslav Defence Minister 1980-1988, and his involvement in the sale of arms to Ethiopia, as well as the Yugoslav People's Army (JNA) support for oppressive regimes. Also comments on the arrest of journalist Janez Jansa, and his own trial and imprisonment Jul 1988. 9 pp

Typescript transcript of filmed interview with Zarko Jokanovic and Tihomar Arsic, Belgrade University students (1991), describing their involvement in the anti-government demonstrations in Belgrade, Mar 1991, including the address by Serbian nationalist opposition leader, Vuk Draskovic, police attack on demonstrators, and the student delegation meeting with Slobodan Milosevic, President of Serbia 1989-1992 (Mar 1991). 12pp

Typescript transcript of filmed interview with Ejup Ganic, Leader of Party for Democratic Action (SDA) in Bosnia-Herzegovina, describing the role of the Serbs in the government of Bosnia and the influence of Slobodan Milosevic and Radovan Karadzic, Bosnian Serb leader and President of Republika Srpska; the actions of the Yugoslav Peoples' Army (JNA) against Sarajevo; response of the West to the Serb forces attacks on Muslims at Bijeljina and Foca; the detention and release of Izetbegovic, Bosnian President, and Ganic's role in the negotiations. Also comments on the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) and United Nations (UN) policy, and response to attacks on Sarajevo. 29pp

Typescript transcript of filmed interview with Dimitrij Rupel, Slovene Foreign Minister 1990-1993, describing the discussions leading up to the European Community (EC) recognition of Slovenian independence Dec 1991, including meetings involving Franjo Tudjman, Croatian President 1990-1999, Gianni De Michelis, Italian Foreign Minister 1989-1992, Hans Van den Broek, Dutch Foreign Minister 1982-1993, and Hans Dietrich Genscher, German Foreign Minister 1989-1992. 8pp

Typescript transcript of interview with Diego Arria, Ambassador to the United Nations from Venezuela, President of the UN Security Council, 1992 and head of the Special Mission to the former Yugoslavia, describing the role of the United Nations in the conflict in Bosnia, and commenting on the actions of Gen Phillipe Morillon, Commander of UN forces in Bosnia 1992-1993, in Srebrenica, (Mar 1993); the debate of the UN resolution declaring 'safe areas' in Bosnia and his visit to Bosnia (Apr 1993). 12pp