In this Research paper I will discuss the importance of District Brčko of Bosnia and Herzegovina for peace and stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In this paper I will include the time from 1992, Dayton peace negotiations, grounding decision for Brčko District in 1999 and its important facts for Bosnia and Herzegovina, what this decision brought good and what does not function, up to latest decision of frizzing of OHR office in district Brčko. I will also highlight current political discourse in Bosnia and Herzegovina and its effects on security in Bosnia and Herzegovina are. Keywords: District Brčko, Ethnic segregation, Dayton peace agreement, Separation process in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Peace in Bosnia, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Republic of Srpska.
In 1995 with signing the Dayton Peace Agreement armed conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina has ended. It was signed by representatives of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Croatia and the Contact Group Nations. Amongst other, DPA has divided Bosnia in two parts. It is important to mention that Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina is then divided in ten Cantons. Most of them are with Bosnian majority, but some of them are also with Croat majority, mainly in southern Bosnia. DPA has indeed stopped the armed conflict in Bosnia, but it did not resolve the ethnic tensions that where still more than obvious in Bosnia. Milestone of ethical and religious division is the education in Bosnia. At the moment there are three different curriculums active in Bosnian primary schools: Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian. Radušić writes that there are no teaching plans and programs at the state level, but only at the Entity level. Radušić was speaking about the “National groups of subject”.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Introduction to the issue area
- Context information
- Starting and end of armed conflict in Brčko
- Political challenges for Brčko district
- Aims of research and research questions
- Methodology
- Data collection
- Disposition of the paper
- Theoretical perspectives
- Defining ethnicity
- Defining ethnic conflict
- Analysis and reflection
- Empirical observations
- Mainstream political discourse in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Education as a security issue in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Ethno politics in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Segregation in Bosnian society through education
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This research paper aims to investigate the potential for renewed conflict in Brčko District, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and its implications for the broader stability of the country. The study examines the period from the start of the Bosnian War in 1992 to the present day, focusing on the role of Brčko in post-conflict peacebuilding and the persistent challenges of ethnic tensions.
- The impact of the Dayton Peace Agreement on Brčko and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- The persistence of ethnic tensions and their role in hindering progress toward EU integration.
- The significance of Brčko as a potentially volatile flashpoint for renewed conflict.
- The influence of political discourse and manipulation on ethnic relations.
- The role of education in perpetuating or mitigating ethnic divisions.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Introduction: This chapter sets the stage by introducing the Dayton Peace Agreement (DPA) and its role in ending the Bosnian War in 1995. It highlights the DPA's failure to fully resolve ethnic tensions, particularly focusing on the continued division within the education system with three separate curriculums (Bosnian, Croatian, and Serbian). The chapter emphasizes the ongoing risk of renewed conflict and the significance of Brčko district, a multi-ethnic area not assigned to either entity under the DPA, as a case study for understanding the fragility of peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The importance of Brčko's unique position and its potential as a trigger for future conflict is clearly established.
Introduction to the issue area: This section further develops the central research question: Is a new conflict possible in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and could Brčko be the trigger? It highlights the ongoing ethnic tensions fueled by politicians, coupled with high unemployment and poverty, as significant risk factors. The chapter establishes Brčko as the only multi-ethnic municipality in Bosnia and Herzegovina, making it a crucial microcosm of the broader ethnic relations within the country. The inclusion of Professor Moor's (2007) arguments regarding potential failures of the Brčko project (electoral system, indirect mayoral elections, veto provisions) further underscores the complexity and challenges faced in maintaining peace and stability in the region.
Context information: This chapter provides essential demographic data on Brčko District's pre-war population, highlighting its multi-ethnic composition. It details the ethnic breakdown from 1991, showing the significant proportions of Bosniaks, Serbs, and Croats. The description of the onset of armed conflict in Brčko, including the involvement of civilians and the Yugoslav People's Army, adds a crucial layer of historical context to the ongoing ethnic tensions. The information provided lays the groundwork for understanding the complex dynamics and the potential for future conflict.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
District Brčko, Ethnic segregation, Dayton peace agreement, Separation process in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Peace in Bosnia, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Republic of Srpska, Ethnic tensions, Conflict potential, Post-conflict peacebuilding, Multi-ethnic society, Political manipulation, Education.
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The research paper investigates the potential for renewed conflict in Brčko District, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and its implications for the broader stability of the country. It examines the period from the start of the Bosnian War in 1992 to the present day, focusing on Brčko's role in post-conflict peacebuilding and the persistent challenges of ethnic tensions.
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Key themes include the impact of the Dayton Peace Agreement, the persistence of ethnic tensions hindering EU integration, Brčko's significance as a potential conflict flashpoint, the influence of political discourse on ethnic relations, and the role of education in perpetuating or mitigating ethnic divisions.
What is the significance of Brčko District?
Brčko District holds significant importance as a multi-ethnic area not assigned to either entity under the Dayton Peace Agreement. Its unique position makes it a crucial microcosm of broader ethnic relations in Bosnia and Herzegovina and a potential trigger for future conflict.
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Keywords include District Brčko, Ethnic segregation, Dayton peace agreement, Separation process in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Peace in Bosnia, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Republic of Srpska, Ethnic tensions, Conflict potential, Post-conflict peacebuilding, Multi-ethnic society, Political manipulation, and Education.
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- Sanel Zilic (Autor), 2014, The Importance of the Brcko District in Bosnia Herzegovina, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/445087
