No Room for Truth?

April 29th, 2015

How do truth, peace and justice interact in the transitional justice mechanisms established for the former Yugoslavia?

Dayton ICTY International Community Josip Broz Tito

Taylor McConnell

Taylor McConnell completed an MSc in International Development at the University of Edinburgh in 2015. Originally from Central Pennsylvania, Taylor traveled through the Balkans and developed a keen interest in the post-war history of Bosnia, particularly in reconciling national identity, memory and development policy, leading him to move to Sarajevo in May 2015.

Fight for Employment: A Losing Battle in BiH?

A simple Google search with the terms 'looking for a job' or 'job opportunities' in the Bosnian language gives you a good feel of the current situation in the country. What comes up most of the time are tabs for jobs in Germany, opportunities abroad, or statistics on unemployment, especially for youth and women. With this gloomy picture in mind, we will focus on laying out the biggest challenges to reaching full employment in the country and potential ways forward.

December 19th, 2022

Amina Sejfić | Balkan Diskurs | Eleni Karvountzi

Jajce – Historical Town of Lost Significance

A popular destination with locals and travelers alike, Jajce has far more to offer than its renowned 20-meter high waterfall. Sara Velaga and Ognjen Todorović explore some of the city’s sights beyond the beaten tourist trail.

November 2nd, 2015

Sara Velaga