3. Security of the Republic of Serbia Democratic processes and European foreign policy orientation of the Republic of Serbia strengthen its international position and positively influence the creation and improvement of policy of cooperation and strengthening measures of trust in the region. The security policy of the Republic of Serbia established on this basis makes the country a significant factor of regional security cooperation and reliable partner in international relations. Republic of Serbia is still faced with significant challenges, risks and threats that endanger its security. The main threat to security is attempted secession of the territory of the Autonomous Province of Kosovo and Metohija. Security situation in Kosovo and Metohija is burdened by ethnically motivated acts of violence that contribute to the creation of insecurity and fear among members of the Serbian people and minority ethnic communities. Slow development of democratic institutions and democratic political culture and relations in Kosovo and Metohija, disregard of basic human rights, denial of freedom of movement, the expansion of organized crime, usurpation and destruction of private property and cultural-historical heritage and difficult process of return of refugees and internally displaced persons, as well as other security problems that have regional dimensions turn this region into the main source of instability in the Republic of Serbia. Unlawfully proclaimed independence of Kosovo and the failure of the international civil and military presence in the Autonomous Province of Kosovo and Metohija in the establishment of a multi-ethnic, multi-religious and multicultural civil society contributes to the further strengthening of the factors which manifest a negative impact on the security of the Republic of Serbia and will represent the source of its long-term instability. The overall security situation in the Republic of Serbia is significantly affected by the consequences of many years of civil war waged on the territory of the former Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, the international isolation of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and NATO bombing, as well as the problems of transition. 8