Franjo Tudjman, awkward Balkan survivor

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Croatian president, Franjo Tudjman, has not always sought to placate western countries on issues such as the Bosnian Croats, whom he argues should retain a separate identity. This stubbornness has led to problems with Croatia's relations with the European Union (EU) and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Croatia has not been included in an EU technical aid program, and has been barred from Partnerships for Peace, a cooperation club run by NATO. Reformist critics see Tudjman and others of the elite as retaining privileges as a result of Croatia's isolation.

National Government, Public Administration, Presidents, Presidents (Government)

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Franjo Tudjman

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Franjo Tudjman was president of Croatia after his Croatian Democratic Union performed well in elections in 1990, and the country became independent in 1991. He was backed by the Roman Catholic Church, and was ambiguous in his attitude toward Serbs, stating to Slobodan Milosevic, his main enemy, that Muslims, not Serbs, were the group he liked least. He also wanted part of Bosnia for Croatia. His death has led to calls for the power of the presidency to be reduced and that of parliament to be increased.

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Europe's last strongman; whether or not Franjo Tudjman and Slobodan Milosevic hold on to power, the West can help steer their countries towards democracy

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Western nations can help Serbia and Croatia become more democratic regardless of the level of popular support for their despotic leaders, Croatia's Franjo Tudjman and Serbia's Slobodan Milosevic. Membership in international organizations should be withheld until democratic reforms are made.

Editorial, Membership, International agencies, International organizations, Milosevic, Slobodan, Serbia

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