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Ratko Mladić is dead. His nationalist legacy lives on

In Serbia and Republika Srpska, politicians, pro-government media, nationalist organisations and citizens mourned the death of Ratko Mladić, who died on August 27th. Despite his conviction as a war criminal responsible for the Srebrenica genocide, 52 per cent of Serbs in Republika Srpska regard Mladić as a hero according to a survey from last year.

September 4, 2026 - Tatjana Đorđević

Deadlocked: the transatlantic rift over the Office of the High Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the future of BiH Energy

Uncertainty over the future of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s unique form of governance has exposed a clear rift between Europe and the US. While concerns grow about the fragile country’s security situation, the Trump administration appears to prefer a mercantilist policy with profit at its heart.

August 6, 2026 - Zach Rogers

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s EU path: from candidacy status optimism to 113 failed promises

Bosnia and Herzegovina's attainment of EU candidate status in 2022 generated significant optimism regarding the acceleration of reforms and the country's progress towards membership. However, political disagreements and institutional fragmentation concerning the accession negotiations continue to obstruct the implementation of key reform commitments.

July 9, 2026 - Aida Topić

A father’s last recordings before genocide

A forgotten VHS tape found in a Belgrade second-hand shop became the starting point for an intimate and deeply human story about war, memory and loss. In The Srebrenica Tape – From Dad, for Alisa, director Chiara Sambuchi follows a daughter’s journey to reconnect with the father she lost during the Bosnian War, while confronting the silences and traumas that still shape lives three decades after the genocide.

June 22, 2026 - JP O'Malley

The Gradiška border crossing and Bosnia’s politics of double standards

The opening of a new border crossing in Gradiška should have been an unpolitical moment, meant to symbolise connection. Instead, an infrastructure project has once again turned into a Bosnian political power struggle.

June 9, 2026 - Erdin Kadunić

Old problems and modern solutions: technology and the struggle for election integrity in Bosnia and Herzegovina 

Electoral issues in Bosnia remain a key issue in the country’s attempts to adopt wider European standards. While issues concerning corruption persist, there have also been calls to implement technology within voting. If implemented correctly, such changes could help inspire trust in a system mired in uncertainty.

February 5, 2026 - Suljo Ćorsulić

Embargo on democracy in Bosnia and Herzegovina

The resumption of the annual Western Balkans Summit offers an opening for change regarding the internal situation in Bosnia. Despite this, numerous obstacles remain. The event’s hosting in London now offers a unique opportunity for the United Kingdom to re-assert its role in the country concerning democratization.

November 4, 2025 - Ismet Fatih Čančar

Bosnia’s state property: the frontline of sovereignty and Europe’s security

Few issues in Bosnia and Herzegovina carry as much weight for the country's sovereignty, stability, and Euro-Atlantic future as the question of who controls its state property. At first glance, it might seem a technical or legal matter. In reality, it is a geopolitical battleground that could determine whether Bosnia drifts toward Europe or becomes an outpost for outside powers.

October 23, 2025 - Erdin Kadunić

Bringing a dark story to light

“The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent” is a fictional reimagining of Tomo Buzov’s last living moments during the Bosnian War. The film, directed by Croatian director Nebojša Slijepčević, premiered at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, where it was awarded a Palme d'Or for Short Film.

October 14, 2025 - JP O'Malley

The Russo-Ukrainian War. Is a “Dayton-2” possible?

The United States’ decisive role in the Yugoslav Wars would ultimately lead to the Dayton Agreement on peace in Bosnia. In light of ongoing Russian aggression against Ukraine, it is useful to ask if this experience, in whole or in part, can offer any inspiration to diplomats today.

September 3, 2025 - Aleksander Kazak Andrii Kutsyk

The quiet return of the diaspora – why more and more Bosnians are moving back home

Bosnia and its neighbours have traditionally faced issues with large segments of their populations moving abroad. However, this could well be changing. Attracted by improvements in quality of life, many diaspora members are thinking of returning to their homeland.

August 13, 2025 - Erdin Kadunić

Between law and loyalty: Milorad Dodik and the challenge to Bosnia and Herzegovina’s statehood

Bosnia and Herzegovina is facing a key challenge. Will it manage to preserve its constitutional order or will the political will of one man prevail over the state’s laws and international obligations? Milorad Dodik is not just a symptom of the problem, but its embodiment.

he political situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) is currently facing its deepest institutional and legal crisis since the end of the war. Deep divisions are present at all levels of government and are most evident in the political moves of Milorad Dodik, the president of Republika Srpska, the Serb-majority entity of BiH. Dodik has become a key political actor whose actions often cause divisions both within and outside of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

July 8, 2025 - Samir Comaga

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