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Politics of Memory: The Kosovo Myth and the Rise of Serbian Nationalism

Edie Christian explores the Yugoslav Wars from 1991 to 2001, driven by ethnic tensions and Serbian nationalism, especially following Tito’s death. Slobodan Milošević exploited the Kosovo myth, linking historical victimization to bolster nationalist sentiment. His rhetoric incited violence and civil conflict, culminating in war crimes resulting in approximately 140,000 deaths and significant displacement.
