There Are Reason to Be Cautious About Breaking Up Bosnia
History suggests separation could easily lead to more tension and violence on the Balkans, not less.
History suggests separation could easily lead to more tension and violence on the Balkans, not less.
The fear is that Donald Trump will trade Kosovo for Russian cooperation in the Middle East.
In seeking further autonomy, the Serbs in Bosnia could violate the Dayton Agreement.
If Russia wants to force Europe’s attention away from Ukraine, it could make trouble in the Balkans.
German diplomats worry Russia is levering its influence in Bosnia and Herzegovina as well as Serbia.