In the 31st episode of the Actualitica Podcast, the guest is one of the most popular Croatian politicians in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the president of HSS BiH and a representative in the House of Representatives of the Parliament of the Federation of BiH, Mario Karamatić.
Podcast topics: the past, present, and future of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croats in BiH.
Mr. Karamatić explains the ideological and political transformation of HSS BiH – from a party that once advocated for the Federation to one that now strongly supports Herceg-Bosna. How does he view the existence and role of Herceg-Bosna during the war today? Why does he consider HSP BiH a traitorous party? What personally motivates him to engage in politics within such a complex and often frustrating political system as that of Bosnia and Herzegovina? Does he believe that the Republic of Croatia should and can request a revision of the verdict against the “Herceg-Bosna Six”?
In what ways are Croats in BiH discriminated against? How have Croats managed to be more economically successful than Bosniaks? While Bosniaks largely support a centralized state and Serbs advocate for the secession of Republika Srpska, only among Croats is there pluralism in attitudes toward BiH – how does he interpret this phenomenon? Is the massive current administrative system a motive for creating a third entity? Why does he believe a Croatian entity in BiH is the best solution? Is a territorial exchange between Serbs and Croats possible – Drvar, Glamoč, and Grahovo for Bosanska Posavina, and with Bosniaks in Central Bosnia?
Is a “BiH war 2.0” possible? Why does he consider Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje the biggest flashpoint in BiH? How does he see the country in 10 to 20 years? These and other questions are answered by our distinguished guest. Absolutely worth watching! Editor and host: Matija Šerić.
