Latest Views from Bosnia and Herzegovina
New Roads to Reform in Bosnia
New proposals to make Bosnia’s Federation entity less dysfunctional and more democratic should not be ignored by the country’s squabbling political elites.
Boosting the Balkans’ Progress Towards the EU
Ten years after the Thessaloniki summit, the EU enlargement process for the western Balkans needs an injection of new energy.
Political Posturing Undermines Serbia’s UN Debate
The debate on war crimes courts at the UN General Assembly could have been a genuine chance to examine international justice and reconciliation, but it was marred by politically-motivated rhetoric.
Can International Justice Foster Reconciliation?
As the UN General Assembly debates the Hague Tribunal’s role in promoting reconciliation, there is a need for a deeper discussion about how international courts can contribute to lasting peace.
Accepting a Difficult Truth: ICTY is Not Our Court
The impact of Yugoslav general Momcilo Perisic’s acquittal illustrates the insurmountable distance between the Hague Tribunal and people in the Balkans, who must take responsibility for dealing with their past.
Hague Verdicts Allow Commanders to Evade Justice
The Hague Tribunal’s acquittal of Yugoslav general Momcilo Perisic worryingly shifts responsibility for war crimes from commanders to subordinates fulfilling battlefield orders.
EU Will Not Allow Reintroduction of Visas
A decade has passed since the Thessaloniki Summit, which firmly confirmed the European agenda for the Western Balkans and promised a clear European perspective for the region.
How to Solve the Balkan Asylum Crisis
The EU does not need to make a strategic mistake by restoring the visa requirement for citizens of the Western Balkans.
Bosnia’s SDP Sold Out to Forces of Darkness
Once the great hope of a multi-ethnic Bosnia, under Zlatko Lagumdzija, the Social Democrats have become just another instrument of Bosnia’s destruction.
Depressed West Averts Gaze From Bosnia’s Demise
As the EU and the US grapple with intractable economic problems, Bosnia’s imminent demise seems likely to pass almost unnoticed.
Komsic’s Exit Will Test His Real Strength in Bosnia
Zeljko Komsic’s decision to quit the Social Democratic Party will have consequences for the party – but the outcome of his power struggle with Zlatko Lagumdzija remains unclear.
Bosnia is Learning Wrong Counterterrorism Lessons
Continued detention of Imad Al Husin - who has never been charged with a crime - shows Bosnia has taken steps in the wrong direction when it comes to balancing human rights against national security issues.
Shadow of London ‘Orbit’ in Bosnia: Mittal Suppresses Memories of Omarska
Refusal of world’s largest steel company to allow victims access to the site of the notorious former camp in Bosnia on ‘safety’ grounds is an outrage.
Reconciliation as a Political Taboo
Reconciliation has lost its prominence on the political agenda of the former Yugoslav countries.
Two Decades on, Bosnia’s Divisions Are Self-Imposed
As the world remembers the anniversary of the start of the siege of the Bosnian capital, it is worth pondering the forces that still divide the country to this day.
