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Congressional Hearing on the Future of Bosnia and the Western Balkans

Original title: THE DAYTON LEGACY AND THE FUTURE OF BOSNIA AND THE WESTERN BALKANS

January 1, 2018

foreign policy Bosnia Western Balkans Dayton Agreement international relations

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing serves as a formal record of Congressional oversight regarding U.S. foreign policy and diplomatic commitments in the Balkans, which influences regional stability and international aid priorities.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

U.S. Department of State

The agency is responsible for implementing U.S. foreign policy in the region discussed.

Residents of the Western Balkans

Regional stability and U.S. diplomatic engagement directly impact the political and security environment of these nations.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2018.

What's next

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Summary

This document is a transcript record of a 2018 House hearing regarding the long-term impact of the 1995 on stability in Bosnia and the Western Balkans. Experts and government officials provided testimony to assess current political conditions and the role of the United States in the region.

Key Facts

The hearing was held on April 18, 2018, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
The primary subject was the legacy of the 1995 Dayton Agreement and its current impact on the Western Balkans.
Five expert witnesses provided testimony and submitted prepared statements for the record.
The hearing included the submission of various documents, including letters from Amnesty International and articles regarding regional stability.
The subcommittee is part of the 115th Congress, Second Session.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

To review the political situation in Bosnia and the Western Balkans in the context of the 1995 .

Who testified at the hearing?

Witnesses included representatives from the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Institute of Peace, the Center for Transatlantic Relations, the Albanian American Civic League, and the Democratization Policy Council.

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Discoveries

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Historical Context of Balkan Policy

The hearing highlights the enduring reliance on the 1995 Dayton Agreement as the primary framework for U.S. policy in the region decades later.

Dayton Agreement

Connected Entities

personSasha Toperich“Senior fellow at the Center for Transatlantic Relations”Map →

organizationSubcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats“House Committee on Foreign Affairs subcommittee”Map →

personPhilippe Leroux-Martin“Director, Rule of Law, Justice, and Security, U.S. Institute of Peace”Map →

personDana Rohrabacher“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats”Map →

personMatthew Palmer“Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, U.S.”Map →

personShirley Cloyes DioGuardi“Balkan Affairs adviser, Albanian American Civic League”Map →

personKurt Bassuener“Co-founder, Democratization Policy Council”Map →

Sources

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