Columbia International Affairs Online: Policy Briefs

CIAO DATE: 08/2009

Bosnia: A Test of Political Maturity in Mostar

July 2009

International Crisis Group

Abstract

"Bosnia: A Test of Political Maturity in Mostar", the latest briefing from the International Crisis Group, warns that the administration of that city is breaking down, with no mayor, budget or functioning city council since an October 2008 election. The tensions threaten to poison relations between the leading Bosniak and Croat parties -- coalition partners throughout the country.