Погледи Велике Британије и Србије на проблем Македоније 1903-1908. Године
Views of Great Britain and Serbia on the Macedonian Problem 1903-1908

Summary/Abstract: Great Britain was to take more interest in the affairs in Macedonia at the beginning of XX century. Up to end of September 1903 a strong turcophile orientation would prevail in its policy towards Macedonia. After the outbreak of the revolt, under the pressure the public opinion, strong influence of the liberals, a need to make itself an equal partner with other great powers and because of the intention to strengthen its interests in Macedonia, the British government started to press Turkey to adopt necessary reforms and improve position of the hristian population. As late as 1908 it started to make a turning point in order to undertake more radical measures, such as support to the autonomy of Macedonia ñ the meeting of Reval which was not realized due to the outbreak of Young Turks Revolution. In the First Balkan War, the British politics were still reserved towards the Serb intentions in Macedonia. Only during the Second Balkan war, realizing that the Bulgarians were to lose, it came to the Serbian side and supported its goals. Serbia favored the uprising in Macedonia. However, official Serbian policy took a neutral position.

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