Dve decenije diplomatskih odnosa Srbije i Hrvatske : stanje odnosa i otvorena pitanja
Two decades of diplomatic relations between Serbia and Croatia: state of relations and open issues

Contributor(s): Aleksandra Popov (Editor)
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Economy, National Economy, Diplomatic history, International relations/trade, Migration Studies, Inter-Ethnic Relations
Published by: Centar za regionalizam
Keywords: diplomatic relations; Serbia; Croatia
Summary/Abstract: Every normal citizen should be concerned about good neighborly relations between Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Croatian and Serbian, primarily bearing in mind the political stability necessary for intensifying economic, cultural, and other types of cooperation. The genuine cooperation calls for responsible policy in these countries as the basis for developing understanding, trust and mutual respect. Unfortunately such conditions are yet to be created. Furthermore, one of the biggest challenges on this path is the lack of genuine will to deal with the past. Through unprincipled attitudes of politicians, and unfortunately certain members of the academic community, the responsibility is sought in others, thus creating historic half- truths that are, as a rule, more harmful than lies. It is these kinds of attitudes that contribute to political instability in the region. Due to such state of affairs, the activism of the civic society is of particular significance as it can contribute to building peace, stability, mutual respect as well as trust. The credibility of the civil society organization that had stemmed from their principled and genuine long-term struggle for civic values in the region, places responsibility on them to, through their engagement, contribute to building a better future uninhibited by our burdensome past. Therefore, the role of the civic society networks, such as the Igman Initiative, which had started its activities in 1996 as a civic dialogue among antiwar organizations and individuals and has been operating under its current name since 2000, is of great importance.

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