The Lede
Bosnia’s Dark Past and Murky Present, and a Vision for the Future — With Jasmin Mujanović and Faisal Al Yafai
May 10, 2024
Explore the evolution of Bosniak identity post Bosnian War and the need for a liberal democratic future in Bosnia with Jasmin Mujanović. Discover the challenges and potential solutions for nationhood in Bosnia and Herzegovina through a conversation with Faisal Al Yafai. Unpack the complexities of Bosnian national identity, Bosniak nationalism, and the historical ties of the Bosniak community to Bosnia-Herzegovina.
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- Bosnia-Herzegovina faces challenges balancing territorial integrity with autonomous entities post-war.
- Contested narratives on ethnicity and religion in Bosnia reflect broader European identity debates.
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Bosnia-Herzegovina's Complex History and Sectarian Peace Agreement
The dissolution of the Soviet Union resulted in significant changes globally, including the fragmentation of Yugoslavia and the Bosnian War. The Bosniak ethnic group, also known as Bosnian Muslims, now constitutes a majority in Bosnia-Herzegovina. The country faced a bloody war that led to a complex peace agreement in 1995, aiming to balance territorial integrity with autonomous sectarian entities.
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