Bosnia and Herzegovina, located in the Balkan region of Southeast Europe, is a complex state with a federal parliamentary system. The country consists of two entities, the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Republika Srpska, as well as the Brčko District. Sarajevo serves as the capital and is a symbol of the country’s diverse cultural and historical heritage. Bosnia and Herzegovina emerged from the devastating Bosnian War in the 1990s, leading to the Dayton Agreement in 1995, which established the current political structure. The political landscape is marked by ethnic divisions, with major ethnic groups being Bosniaks, Croats, and Serbs. The main political parties are often aligned along ethnic lines, including the Party of Democratic Action (SDA) representing Bosniaks, the Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) for Croats, and the Alliance of Independent Social Democrats (SNSD) for Serbs, among others. Complex power-sharing arrangements aim to prevent any one group from dominating, but the political system has often been criticized for fostering ethnic divisions and hindering effective governance. Bosnia and Herzegovina has faced challenges related to post-war reconstruction, economic development, and the reintegration of displaced populations. The country aspires to join the European Union, and progress has been made in areas such as economic reforms and the rule of law. However, political polarization and institutional inefficiencies have impeded consistent progress. Bosnia and Herzegovina’s political and economic landscapes can evolve, so it is advisable to consult more recent sources for the latest information on the country’s overview and political dynamics beyond that date. INTERSHIPPINGRATES: Features democracy and rights of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Yearbook 2014 Bosnia and Herzegovina. The worst unrest since the 1992-95 war shook Bosnia and Herzegovina in February. The unrest began in Tuzla, where workers protested against the privatization of state-owned enterprises. Concerns about...