Turning points in post-war Bosnia

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The tenth anniversary of the Dayton-Paris Peace Agreement in December 2005 serves as a crucial moment for reflecting on its successes and failures, as well as the future challenges facing Bosnia and Herzegovina and the international community. This book discusses key trends, focusing on three critical issues: democratization and transition processes, country ownership, and potential turning points. It approaches these topics with constructive criticism, concluding that both the EU and Bosnia must embrace their roles and responsibilities. As the Dayton decade concludes, the next chapter in Bosnia’s history should be a European one, beginning now. Christophe Solioz, an expert with over a decade of involvement in the Balkans, reviews significant moments in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s post-war development. He emphasizes the complexity of the ownership process and the need to promote local responsibility, concentrating on state-building and European integration that must evolve organically rather than through imposed measures. The book not only assesses the current Bosnian reality but also proposes viable solutions to ongoing challenges, suggesting that implementing these solutions could propel Bosnia forward.