Bosnians Sweep Up After Violent Protests

Summary:

Following the war in Bosnia between 1992-1995, privatization decimated the middle class which sent the working class into poverty as a few tycoons flourished. Corruption and high taxes is widespread and eat away at people's paychecks. Bosnia has a complicated political system that consists of Bosniak-Croat federation and a Serb republic with each having their own government and parliament that are linked by a central government, parliament and presidency. This form of government is very expensive and ineffective. Endless bickering among political officials often ends in constant disagreement which means that nothing is getting done. Citizens are angry about the nations near 40 percent unemployment rate and corruption. They set fire to many government buildings. Many political officials resigned and some even fled the country. 

Analysis: 

It appears that after the war a complicated and ineffective form of government was put in place. Many people are afraid of a centralized government and that is why they have so many different levels. However this system is unproductive and has not met the needs of the country, Citizens are growing more restless as their unemployment continues to rise. Political officials are filling them with empty promises. The fact that some government officials fled the country because of these protests is a sign a real problem. Government officials need to start focusing on the issues and really listen to what needs to be done.

http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2014/02/08/world/europe/ap-eu-bosnia-protests.html?ref=europe