The process of political reconciliation in the former Yugoslavia

Abstract

The paper deals with political hate speech in the media in the former Yugoslavia, with a special focus on Montenegro. The smallest of all ex-Yugoslav republics, Montenegro has gone through turbulent times of political conflicts, wars and economic problems. After years of conflicts with the authorities in Belgrade, it was able to regain her independence and improve relations with its neighbors. After several missed opportunities for dialogue and cooperation and after ignoring global changes, neighbors have turned to a shared future. Reintegration of the Western Balkan countries into the international organization should be a political, economic and social priority for the region, focusing on similarities and neglecting their differences.

Keywords

• Politics
• hate speech
• nationalism
• the Western Balkan
• media
• reconciliation