Author: Claudia Mende

The Islam in Bosnia-Herzegovina and Serbia’s Sandzak region is known for its tolerant and open-minded nature, coexisting peacefully with Christians and Jews. However, external influences post the 1990s have put pressure on this traditional practice. Radicalization Concerns Post Recent Attack The recent crossbow attack on a Serbian police officer at the Israeli Embassy in Belgrade has raised fears of a potential wave of radicalization in the region. Evolution of Islam After Bosnian War The Bosnian War saw the influx of radical elements due to military support from Islamic countries and the presence of foreign fighters. Post-war, radical forms of Islam…