Bosnia FROM THE PUBLISHER
The Dayton Accords brought the Bosnian war to an end in November 1995, establishing a detailed framework for the reconstitution of the Bosnian state and its consolidation through a process of democratization. In Bosnia David Chandler makes the first in-depth critical analysis of the policies and impact of post-Dayton democratization. Drawing on interviews with key officials within the OSCE in Bosnia and extensive original research exploring the impact of policies designed to further political pluralism, develop multi-ethnic administrations, protect human rights and support civil society, Chandler reveals that the process has done virtually nothing to develop democracy in this troubled country. Political autonomy and accountability are now further away than at any time since the outbreak of the Bosnian war.The Afterword to this new edition updates Bosnian developments and adds an analysis of the structures and problems of the international protectorate in Kosovo.
SYNOPSIS
The Dayton Accords brought the Bosnian war to an end in November 1995, establishing a detailed framework for the reconstitution of the Bosnian state and its consolidation through a process of democratization. In Bosnia David Chandler makes the first in-depth critical analysis of the policies and impact of post-Dayton democratization. Drawing on interviews with key officials within the OSCE in Bosnia and extensive original research exploring the impact of policies designed to further political pluralism, develop multi-ethnic administrations, protect human rights and support civil society, Chandler reveals that the process has done virtually nothing to develop democracy in this troubled country. Political autonomy and accountability are now further away than at any time since the outbreak of the Bosnian war.The Afterword to this new edition updates Bosnian developments and adds an analysis of the structures and problems of the international protectorate in Kosovo.
FROM THE CRITICS
Booknews
The Dayton Peace Agreement brought the Bosnian war to an end in November 1995, and established a detailed framework for the reconstitution of the Bosnian state and its consolidation through a process of democratization. In this study, Chandler (Leeds Metropolitan U.) analyzes the premises upon which international policies of democratization are based, how these policies are carried out, and the reasons why Bosnia has been a focus of international foreign policy agenda. Distributed by Stylus Publishing. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
Susan L. Woodard
Why is the international engagement in Bosnia and Herzegovina taking so
long? In this informative analysis of the international programs to
democratize Bosnia, David Chandler properly redirects attention from
Bosnian failings to international agendas. It deserves urgent and serious
attention by all those who care about the future of Bosnia, Balkan
stability, and above all, democracy -- before the corrosive effect of
justifiable cynicism takes hold. — ( Susan L. Woodward, Senior Fellow, The Brookings Institution )
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