A Durable Peace?

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inavukic

October 2, 2013

The CIA has just released a collection of documents called Bosnia, Intelligence, and the Clinton Presidency. At a brief glance, there is nothing sensational, and I would be astounded if a deeper analysis revealed anything other than what the CIA and the powers-that-be are comfortable with as public knowledge. However, that is not to say that it does not make interesting reading. One document in particular elicited more than a few wry grins from me. It is a secret memorandum written by Madeline Albright (U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations) for the National Security Advisor on August 3, 1995, just two days before Operation Storm.

In this memo, Albright advocates that the U.S (belatedly) take leadership with regard to the Bosnian situation, saying “we must stop thinking of Bosnia as a ‘tar baby’”. This term, which conjures up images of Br’er Rabbit lashing out at a ball of…

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John W. Howell

October 2, 2013

Thanks for visiting my blog. This was an interesting discussion.

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1. inavukic
  
  October 3, 2013
  
  You’re welcome John.
  
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I’m Ina

I was born in Croatia and live Australia. I have been described as a prominent figure known for my contribution to the Croatian and wider societies, particularly in the context of Croatia’s transition from communism to democracy, as well as for my many years of work as a clinical psychologist and Chief Executive Officer of government-funded services for people with disabilities, including mental health services, in Australia. In 1995, the President of the Republic of Croatia awarded me two Medals of Honor, the Homeland War Memorial Medal and the Order of the Croatian Trefoil for her special merits and her contribution to the founding of the Republic of Croatia. I have been a successful blogger since 2011 and write extensively in the English-language on issues related to Croatian current affairs and democracy, as well as the challenges Croatia faced and still faces in its transition from communism. My goal is to raise awareness of these connections and issues worldwide.