Bosnia Quote by Paddy Ashdown
“My second job has been to try to use my power to create institutions of a modern state that could enter the European Union, and there was very little time. The door was closing, and I wanted to get Bosnia through before it shut.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: European Union accession remarks, 1995
Urgent political work aimed to integrate Bosnia into the EU before deadlines closed.
In simple terms: Urgent effort to join EU.
Key Takeaway
Act swiftly in political negotiations.
Themes
politics
EU integration
Bosnia
time pressure
Mood
determined
urgent
Type
historical
strategic
When to use this quote
- policy negotiations
- international law
- regional development
Key Concepts
diplomacy
statebuilding
Questions to Reflect On
- What strategies help meet tight political deadlines?
- How to balance speed and thoroughness?
A Different Perspective
Time constraints can limit thorough preparation.
