Europe and US on collision course over next high representative for Bosnia
Diplomats are meeting in Sarajevo to resolve a disagreement between the US and Europe regarding the appointment of the next high representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina. The US is pushing for a specific candidate, creating friction with European allies.
Why it matters
The appointment of the high representative is critical for maintaining political stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the current rift reflects broader geopolitical tensions.
Ambassadors from around the world will meet in Sarajevo in a second attempt to agree on a new high representative. Photograph: Getty Images/iStockphoto Ambassadors from around the world will meet in Sarajevo in a second attempt to agree on a new high representative. Photograph: Getty Images/iStockphoto Bosnia and Herzegovina Europe and US on collision course over next high representative for Bosnia Diplomats from around world meet in Sarajevo in second attempt to agree on top envoy, as US pushes for its choice
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