Former UK Ambassador Crawford reflects on Dayton negotiations and Bosnia’s fragile foundations

Former British Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Charles Crawford, shared his reflections on the Dayton peace talks, describing the negotiations of the 1990s as tense and complex. He explained that the discussions were heavily influenced by the rushed timeline imposed by international actors, particularly the United States, which sought a diplomatic success prior to President Bill Clinton’s reelection. Crawford noted that he observed much of the process from Moscow, where he was stationed, attending the final Contact Group meeting before Dayton and engaging with Russian officials. Pročitaj više