Shifting Paradigms: Three Decades after the Signing of the Dayton Peace Agreement

This book offers a comprehensive exploration and analysis of the multifaceted challenges and opportunities facing Bosnia and Herzegovina thirty years after the Dayton Peace Agreement (DPA). Through a series of thematic chapters, the volume delves into the country’s complex history, socio-political dynamics, and aspirations for integration. Themes such as the legacy of the Dayton Peace Agreement (DPA), transitional justice, collective memory and cultural identity, civil society activism, nationalism, economic development, and geopolitical shifts are examined to provide a nuanced understanding of the country’s past and present. Moreover, “Shifting Paradigms” confronts pressing contemporary issues head-on, offering fresh perspectives on the refugee crisis, the threat of secession in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the arms race in the Western Balkans, the evolving roles of NATO and the European Union, and the ongoing quest for regional integration. In advocating for a paradigm shift towards democratization, reconciliation, regional cooperation, and integration, the book offers a compelling argument for essential alternatives to persistent cycles of conflict and stagnation. “Shifting Paradigms” serves as a timely and indispensable resource for policymakers, scholars, practitioners, and students alike, providing both a critical analysis of the country’s challenges and a roadmap for meaningful change. Through its holistic approach and forward-looking vision, the book aims to inspire collective action and solidarity in pursuit of a brighter future for Bosnia and Herzegovina.