Let Bosnia collapse: Why Trump must recognize Republika Srpska

Published August 20, 2026 8:00am ET



Foggy Bottom’s obsession with a dysfunctional Bosnian condominium ignores reality and creates a dangerous strategic vacuum. History proves that the Western Balkans cannot survive multi-ethnic experiments, which inevitably collapse under internal contradictions. Instead of worshiping dead institutional stability, Washington must forge a realistic diplomatic road map guiding Republika Srpska toward independence.

True regional stability requires accepting that ethnic self-determination yields durable order, preventing America’s enemies from exploiting the feckless policies of Western elites.

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