The strongest cohesive forces at work in Yugoslavia are those within

Serbia, Croatia, and Slovenia. They are a mix of national pride, local
economic aspirations, and historically antagonistic religious and cultural
identifications. In Slovenia, and to a lesser extent Croatia, the new
nationalism is westward looking, democratic, and entrepreneurial; in
Serbia, it is rooted in statist economics, military tradition, and a preference
for strong central government led by a dynamic personality.

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presidency