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Switch to any value % from this page to resize cheat sheet text: % www.emerson.emory.edu/services/latex/latex_169.html \footnotesize % Small font. \begin{multicols*}{3} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Introduction to Yugoslavia}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{Geographical and Ethnic Composition:}} Yugoslavia was a multi-ethnic federation in Southeast Europe, consisting of six republics: Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, and Macedonia. The population was diverse, including Serbs, Croats, Bosniaks, Slovenes, Macedonians, Montenegrins, and significant minority groups like Albanians and Hungarians.} \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 8) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{Historical Background:}} Formed after World War I as the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes, it became Yugoslavia in 1929. After World War II, it was re-established as a socialist federation under Josip Broz Tito, who ruled until his death in 1980. Tito's leadership was key in maintaining unity through a mix of federalism and authoritarianism.} \tn % Row Count 16 (+ 8) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{x{2.28942 cm} x{2.68758 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Causes of the Breakup}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} {\bf{Political and Economic Factors}} & {\bf{Death of Tito (1980):}} Tito's death created a leadership vacuum and weakened the central authority, leading to growing nationalism in the republics. \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 8) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} & {\bf{Economic Crisis:}} The 1980s saw a deep economic crisis, including inflation, unemployment, and external debt. Economic disparities between the wealthier northern republics (Slovenia and Croatia) and the poorer southern regions (Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonia) exacerbated tensions. \tn % Row Count 22 (+ 14) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} {\bf{Rise of Nationalism}} & {\bf{Nationalist Leaders:}} Slobodan Milošević in Serbia, Franjo Tuđman in Croatia, and other nationalist leaders exploited ethnic tensions to gain power. \tn % Row Count 30 (+ 8) \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \vfill \columnbreak \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{x{2.28942 cm} x{2.68758 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Causes of the Breakup (cont)}} \tn % Row 3 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & {\bf{Ethnic Rivalries:}} Historic grievances and differences among the ethnic groups, particularly between Serbs and Croats, resurfaced. Nationalism was fueled by fears of domination by other groups within the federation. \tn % Row Count 11 (+ 11) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{white} {\bf{Collapse of Communism}} & {\bf{End of the Cold War:}} The fall of communism across Eastern Europe in the late 1980s weakened Yugoslavia's federal socialist structure. Movements for greater autonomy or independence gained momentum in several republics. \tn % Row Count 22 (+ 11) % Row 5 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & {\bf{Lack of a Unifying Ideology:}} Without communism as a unifying ideology, the different national and ethnic identities became more pronounced, leading to demands for independence. \tn % Row Count 31 (+ 9) \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \vfill \columnbreak \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{x{2.28942 cm} x{2.68758 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Causes of the Breakup (cont)}} \tn % Row 6 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} {\bf{External Influences}} & {\bf{International Factors:}} The international community, including the European Community and the United States, was divided on how to handle the Yugoslav crisis. Germany's quick recognition of Slovenian and Croatian independence in 1991 pressured other countries to follow suit. \tn % Row Count 14 (+ 14) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{x{2.4885 cm} x{2.4885 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{The Breakup Process and Conflict}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} {\bf{Slovenia and Croatia Declare Independence (1991)}} & {\bf{Slovenian War of Independence (Ten-Day War):}} Slovenia declared independence on June 25, 1991, leading to a brief conflict with the Yugoslav People's Army (JNA). The war ended with Slovenia's effective independence. \tn % Row Count 12 (+ 12) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} & {\bf{Croatian War of Independence:}} Croatia's declaration of independence on the same day sparked a much longer and more brutal conflict, particularly with the Serb minority in Croatia and the JNA. The war lasted until 1995 and included significant ethnic violence and territorial disputes. \tn % Row Count 27 (+ 15) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} {\bf{Bosnia and Herzegovina (1992-1995)}} & {\bf{Bosnian War:}} Bosnia and Herzegovina declared independence in 1992, leading to a multi-sided war among Bosniaks (Muslims), Croats, and Serbs. Ethnic cleansing, particularly by Bosnian Serb forces, resulted in atrocities such as the Srebrenica massacre (1995). The war ended with the Dayton Accords in 1995, which established Bosnia and Herzegovina as a single state composed of two entities: the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Republika Srpska. \tn % Row Count 51 (+ 24) \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \vfill \columnbreak \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{x{2.4885 cm} x{2.4885 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{The Breakup Process and Conflict (cont)}} \tn % Row 3 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} {\bf{The Role of Serbia and Montenegro}} & {\bf{Creation of FR Yugoslavia:}} Serbia and Montenegro remained together as the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (FRY) after the secession of other republics. Slobodan Milošević's aggressive policies were central to the conflicts in Croatia and Bosnia. \tn % Row Count 13 (+ 13) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{white} {\bf{The Kosovo Conflict (1998-1999)}} & {\bf{Rising Tensions in Kosovo:}} Kosovo, an autonomous province within Serbia with a majority ethnic Albanian population, sought independence. Repression by Serbian forces led to the Kosovo War, with the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) fighting against Serbian control. \tn % Row Count 27 (+ 14) % Row 5 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & {\bf{NATO Intervention:}} NATO launched a bombing campaign against Serbia in 1999 to stop the ethnic cleansing of Albanians in Kosovo. The conflict ended with Kosovo being placed under UN administration, eventually declaring independence in 2008, though Serbia and several other countries do not recognize it. \tn % Row Count 43 (+ 16) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{x{2.38896 cm} x{2.58804 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Consequences of the Breakup}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} {\bf{Humanitarian Impact}} & {\bf{Loss of Life and Displacement:}} The wars resulted in an estimated 130,000-140,000 deaths and millions of people displaced. Ethnic cleansing, mass graves, and refugee crises were significant humanitarian tragedies. \tn % Row Count 11 (+ 11) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} {\bf{Political and Territorial Changes}} & {\bf{Creation of New States:}} The breakup resulted in the formation of seven independent countries: Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, and Kosovo (partially recognized). \tn % Row Count 22 (+ 11) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & {\bf{Long-Term Instability:}} The region remains politically and ethnically divided, with unresolved issues, particularly regarding Kosovo's status. Ongoing disputes and tensions exist in Bosnia and Herzegovina, where the power-sharing arrangement remains fragile. \tn % Row Count 36 (+ 14) \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \vfill \columnbreak \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{x{2.38896 cm} x{2.58804 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Consequences of the Breakup (cont)}} \tn % Row 3 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} {\bf{International Relations}} & {\bf{Involvement of International Organizations:}} The UN, NATO, and the EU played crucial roles in peacekeeping, conflict resolution, and later, the reconstruction of the region. \tn % Row Count 9 (+ 9) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{white} & {\bf{War Crimes Trials:}} The International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) was established to prosecute war crimes, including the trial of Slobodan Milošević and other leaders for genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes. \tn % Row Count 22 (+ 13) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{x{2.43873 cm} x{2.53827 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Legacy and Lessons}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} {\bf{Ethnic Nationalism and Conflict:}} & The breakup of Yugoslavia is often cited as a case study in the dangers of ethnic nationalism and the challenges of managing multi-ethnic states. \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 8) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} {\bf{Role of International Community:}} & The international response to the Yugoslav wars was criticized for being slow and indecisive, particularly during the early years of the conflict. \tn % Row Count 16 (+ 8) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} {\bf{Reconciliation and EU Integration:}} & Many of the former Yugoslav republics aspire to join the European Union, seeing it as a path to stability and prosperity, although the process is slow and fraught with challenges. \tn % Row Count 25 (+ 9) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} {\bf{Enduring Divisions:}} & Ethnic divisions and historical grievances continue to shape the politics and societies of the former Yugoslav states. \tn % Row Count 31 (+ 6) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} % That's all folks \end{multicols*} \end{document}