Beyond Dayton: Finding A Solution in Bosnia.

Abstract

The Dayton Peace Accords are not working and are not likely to work anytime soon. Hence, a new approach in Bosnia is needed. Formal partition is an alternative solution that has always lingered in the wings. This paper compares the Dayton strategy of a unitary state with the merits of formal partition, augmented by a program of compensated resettlement. While there are practical obstacles to partition, the most profound barriers are psychological. These barriers are deeply rooted in popular perceptions of the nature of the Bosnian conflict and the moral identification of its victims and perpetrators. Not until the psychological myths of the conflict are dispelled, can the long term merits of partition and compensated resettlement be contemplated by Western politicians.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 07, 1997
Accession Number
ADA326568

Entities

People

  • E. D. Earle

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Autonomy
  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agreements
  • Bosnia Herzegovina
  • Civil Rights
  • Civil War
  • Eastern Europe
  • Ethnic Groups
  • Governments
  • International Relations
  • Law
  • Minority Groups
  • National Governments
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Sectarian Violence
  • Students
  • United States
  • War Colleges

Readers

  • International Relations and Conflict Resolution
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.
  • Systems Analysis and Design