The war in Bosnia and Herzegovina came about as a result of the breakup of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. A crisis emerged in Yugoslavia as a result of the weakening of the confederational system at the end of the Cold War.

Who started the Bosnian crisis?

Bosnian crisis of 1908, state of severe international tension caused by the annexation by Austria-Hungary of the Balkan provinces of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

What triggered the civil war in Bosnia?

Led by Elin Solem Theories explaining the reason for civil war will be used to clarify why war erupted in Bosnia-Herzegovina in 1992. Important factors were: The dissolution of the Yugoslavian state, the authoritarian government, economic crisis, and strong social cleavages.