Garčević’s Insights: Bosnia’s NATO Path

On October 19, 2023, Amb. Vesko Garčević, Professor of the Practice of International Relations at Boston University’s Pardee School of Global Studies, shared his insights on Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Euro-Atlantic perspective and its potential NATO membership. Featured in a video by Voice of America, Balkans Service, Professor Garčević ‘s commentary, available here (starting at 1:20 minutes), delves into crucial aspects of the nation’s geopolitical landscape.

In his analysis, Professor Garčević emphasized the necessity of a robust communication strategy to address citizen concerns, particularly among the Serbs, regarding NATO. His thoughtful commentary also shed light on the significance of NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg’s upcoming visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina. Professor Garčević underscored the importance of such visits by Western senior officials, especially from European NATO members, as a demonstration of unwavering political support for the country.

This expert analysis by Professor Garčević provides valuable insights into the geopolitical dynamics shaping Bosnia and Herzegovina’s journey toward Euro-Atlantic integration.

Ambassador Vesko Garčević dealt with issues pertinent to European security and NATO for almost 14 years during his diplomatic career. In 2004, he was posted in Vienna to serve as Ambassador to Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. He was Montenegro’s Ambassador to NATO from 2010 until 2014 and served as Montenegro’s National Coordinator for NATO from 2015 until he joined the faculty at the Pardee School. Learn more about Ambassador Garčević on his faculty profile.