This Congressional Research Service report examines the ethnic tensions between Albanian rebels and the Macedonian government during the 1990s as well as the global response to the conflict in Macedonia in 2001. In addition, it provides an analysis of NATO involvement in resolving the conflict in 2001 and a summary of the reaction of the international community to the conflict. Although lengthy (23 pages), this source provides a clear, detailed account of the conflict, covering causes, consequences, and global reactions.