Agreement Quote by Alija Izetbegovic
“As far as the sovereignty of Bosnia-Hercegovina is concerned we agreed to have limited sovereignty for a limited time and that is clear from the Dayton Agreement.”
About This Quote
The Dayton Accords granted Bosnia a provisional, limited sovereignty, implying that full self-governance was intended to be temporary and conditional.
In simple terms: Limited sovereignty is temporary.
Key Takeaway
Dayton set a time‑bound, partial autonomy.
Themes
politics
international law
sovereignty
post‑conflict
negotiation
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
statement
policy observation
When to use this quote
- diplomatic talks
- UN peacekeeping
- nation‑building
- constitutional reform
Key Concepts
statehood
peace agreements
regional stability
Practical Applications
- policy analysis
- academic research
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the long‑term implications of limited sovereignty?
- How does this affect Bosnia’s international standing?
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