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Ideološki sukobi u Bosni i Hercegovini
Ideological Clashes in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Author(s): Damirka Mihaljević
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Social Sciences
Published by: Filozofski fakultet Sveučilišta u Mostaru
Keywords: Bosnia and Herzegovina; ideologies; nationalism; EU; democracy

Summary/Abstract: Ever since political life in Bosnia and Herzegovina became more liberal, ideological polarization has been high. Even the war did not manage to resolve this issue. Ideological clashes caused Bosnia and Herzegovina to lack consolidation and transformation processes to lag behind. High ideological polarization prevents integrative political action and is a feature of inefficient democracies. Bosnia and Herzegovina is changing very slowly while ideological clashes are becoming more complex. The imposed constitutional organization of the country has not been recognized as just or adequate. As such, it is an insurmountable obstacle to the political system support, without which Bosnia and Herzegovina cannot exist. This way, the European outer zone remains unchanged. What should be changed? Firstly, Bosnia and Herzegovina should begin the process of integration and become a member of the EU. Only Europe can provide incentive to this perspective by accelerating negotiations. However, clear signs of the crisis of values are beginning to show in Europe due to the migrant crisis and Schengen regime. If European institutions continue to weaken, it will affect the international order and efforts to make Bosnia and Herzegovina an integrated country.

  • Issue Year: 2/2016
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 83-99
  • Page Count: 17
  • Language: Croatian