Croatia between Eurointegration and Nationalism
Croatia between Eurointegration and Nationalism

Author(s): Lilia Markova
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, International relations/trade, EU-Accession / EU-DEvelopment, Geopolitics
Published by: Университет за национално и световно стопанство (УНСС)
Keywords: Croatia; ethnic politics; EU; bilateral disputes; Western Balkans
Summary/Abstract: The focus on the present article is on Croatia – the newest EU member-state. It isargued that ethnic politics in the country, although still somewhat connected to nationalism as apolitical principle, has overcome the pitfalls of the past through successful social and politicalconsolidation. The successive efforts since the end of Tudjman’s rule have led to the fulfillment ofthe conditions imposed by the EU. The reconsideration of the country’s foreign policy prioritiesafter 2000 shows that ethnic politics in the Balkans is not necessarily conflicting. The country canserve as an example and even "export" good practices. Nevertheless, ties with other countries inthe Western Balkans remain tight and controversial. Unresolved disputes and mutual accusationsbetween Croatia and its neighbors persist.

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