Bosnia and Herzegovina emerged from the crucible of the Bosnian War (1992-1995) hamstrung by a debilitating peace agreement – The Dayton Agreement of 1995 – brokered under the auspices of the United States, which brought an end to the bloodshed and established a complex governance structure aimed at accommodating Bosnia’s diverse demographic tapestry. This arrangement, however imperfect, also laid the foundation for a modicum of stability in the region.
Yet, beneath the surface, the ethno-nationalist fault lines have never truly healed. The inherent weaknesses of the Dayton Agreement are now glaringly apparent. Its division of…
