BY: MARIFE C. CAPADAMIH-2

I. Why FRY was built?II. What were the reasons that led to the

disintegration of FRY?III. Effects of the Disintegration: How it

Changed Europe?IV. Status of the Former Members Yugoslav

Federation TodayV. Conclusion

The formation of distinct nation states that would represent and protect ethnically homogeneous groups.

To established a new and ethnically diverse state

To build a federation of equal nation regardless of geographic and pop. size

In the first decades of existence of Federal National Republic of Yugoslavia (FNRJ)the main power of decision- making was concentrated in the hands of Josip Broz Tito and the Central committee of Communist Party.

The disintegration of FRY-a process that cost thousands of lives-commenced only a year after the demolition of the Berlin Wall, notably, the unified and extremely powerful Germany was one of its drivers.

Ethnic Division Death of Tito Economic Crisis

Ethnic melting point Croats and Slovenes-Roman Catholic,

used Latin alphabet Serbs, Macedonians, Montenegrins-

Eastern Orthodox, used Cyrillic alphabet Bosnians-converted to IslamThe numerous ethnic groups held historical

animosities towards each other since the last century.

From its birth in 1918 to its death in the 1990’s, Yugoslavia has always been a whole. Yugoslavia was kept together by it’s diplomacy and their good reputation and achievements during the administration led by Tito.

As a result of his death, neighbors that lived in peace for decades turned on each other, ethnic hatred was occurring and republics were declaring independence one after the other. The country was gradually falling apart.

Slipped seriously in debt Global recession in 1980s-oil crisis

Seven neighboring countries, and problems with all of them;

Six republics, and problems between them,

Five nationalities, Four languages, Three religions, Two alphabets, and One political party

Balkan Civil Wars Creation of the present-day countries

created from the former parts of Yugoslavia are:

1. Bosnia and Herzegovina 2. Croatia 3. Kosovo 4. Macedonia 5. Montenegro 6. Serbia 7. Slovenia

The Balkan wars were a series of conflicts that led to the disintegration of the former Republic of Yugoslavia.  Occurring over a decade-long period between 1991 and 2001, these conflicts ultimately affected all six former Yugoslav republics--allegiances were largely split along republic borders.

Bosnia and Herzegovina aspires to become a European Union member state. The integration process will be one of negotiation and compromise.

Croatia is a candidate country for membership in the European Union. It joined NATO in 2009 and enjoys a good bilateral relationship with the United States.

Kosovo Assembly declared the country's independence in 2008. 

"Macedonia" was temporarily designated "the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia“; Greece maintained a trade embargo for the first several years after Macedonia's declaration of independence

Montenegro is now an example of a small but stable state in the West Balkans

The situation in Serbia has resulted in a residual atmosphere of national disappointment and aspirations for a "Greater Serbia" have faded. Fortunately, President Boris Tadic, who has led the country since 2004, is an internationally-respected leader. 

Slovenia is the most flourishing of the former member states of Yugoslavia, enjoying strong economic benefits from a stable political system. The country is a member of NATO and the European Union. With its strong alliances, Slovenia will most likely continue to grow in influence during the 21st century.

The break-up should be regarded as a dangerous policy that may result in warfare

Transition to democracy is not necessarily accomplished easily