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Collection of geopolitical papers, conflicts, and diplomatic crises involving Bosnia and Herzegovina.

10 articles

Published Chronicles & Analyses

The 1999 NATO Bombing of Yugoslavia: A Humanitarian Intervention Without UN Approval
Superpower Conflicts

The 1999 NATO Bombing of Yugoslavia: A Humanitarian Intervention Without UN Approval

Operation Allied Force: 78 days of air strikes against SR Yugoslavia, leading to the Kumanovo Agreement and UN administration of Kosovo.

April 12, 2021 19 min read
The 2008 Kosovo Declaration of Independence: Geopolitical Dispute
International Crises

The 2008 Kosovo Declaration of Independence: Geopolitical Dispute

An in-depth analysis of the 2008 Kosovo declaration of independence, exploring its deep historical roots, the complex diplomatic failures, profound geopolitical ramifications, and its lasting impact on international law and state-building in the Balkans. It delves into the interplay of ethno-nationalism, great power rivalries, and the contentious principle of remedial secession.

July 28, 2020 32 min read
The 2006 Montenegro Independence Referendum: The Quiet Dissolution of SCG
Geopolitical Chronology

The 2006 Montenegro Independence Referendum: The Quiet Dissolution of SCG

An in-depth analysis of the EU-monitored referendum that delivered Montenegro's independence, meticulously exploring its historical context, key actors, geopolitical implications, and enduring legacy, concluding the final act of Yugoslav dissolution.

November 20, 2019 30 min read
The Dayton Peace Agreement of 1995: The Architecture of Post-War Bosnia
Geopolitical Chronology

The Dayton Peace Agreement of 1995: The Architecture of Post-War Bosnia

Protracting negotiations in Dayton, Ohio, that stopped the war, dividing Bosnia into two highly autonomous entities.

October 15, 2019 19 min read
Operation Storm 1995: The Fall of Serbian Krajina and Mass Displacement
Superpower Conflicts

Operation Storm 1995: The Fall of Serbian Krajina and Mass Displacement

Croatia's decisive military offensive that dissolved the Republic of Serbian Krajina, triggering the flight of over 200,000 Serbs.

July 28, 2019 17 min read
The Srebrenica Massacre of 1995: Tragedy Under UN Protection
International Crises

The Srebrenica Massacre of 1995: Tragedy Under UN Protection

The fall of the UN safe area in July 1995, the systematic killing of over 8,000 Bosniak men and boys, and the geopolitical fallout for Bosnia.

May 10, 2019 20 min read
The Outbreak of the Bosnian War in 1992: The Siege of Sarajevo
Superpower Conflicts

The Outbreak of the Bosnian War in 1992: The Siege of Sarajevo

An in-depth analysis of how the Bosnian independence referendum of March 1992 triggered the bloodiest three-year conflict in Europe since WWII, culminating in the devastating Siege of Sarajevo and its profound geopolitical legacy.

November 20, 2017 162 min read
The Ten-Day War in Slovenia 1991: The Outbreak of the Yugoslav Conflicts
Superpower Conflicts

The Ten-Day War in Slovenia 1991: The Outbreak of the Yugoslav Conflicts

The brief clash between Slovenian Territorial Defense forces and the Yugoslav People's Army, marking the beginning of the Yugoslav wars.

June 25, 2017 24 min read
The 1990 Yugoslav Elections: Rise of Nationalism and Prelude to Breakup
Geopolitical Chronology

The 1990 Yugoslav Elections: Rise of Nationalism and Prelude to Breakup

The first multi-party elections in the Yugoslav republics that sealed the fate of the federation, bringing secessionist and nationalist elites to power.

December 5, 2016 20 min read
The Fall of Slobodan Milosevic: The October 5th Revolution in Belgrade
Geopolitical Chronology

The Fall of Slobodan Milosevic: The October 5th Revolution in Belgrade

A comprehensive analysis of the October 5th Revolution in Belgrade, detailing the historical context, the Milosevic regime's decline, the coordinated efforts of the opposition, the pivotal moments of mass protest, and the profound geopolitical and domestic consequences that reshaped Serbia and the wider Balkan region.

October 5, 2016 34 min read