Bosnia and Herzegovina: The Quest for Change

Nov 05 2024 50 ep. 26 mins 16

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This is the documented journey of Mirsad Hadzikadic, Ph.D., a professor of over 30 years at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and a native of Bosnia and Herzekovina, as he embarks on his personal mission to invoke change in his native country as he runs for president.

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A New Course for the Platform for Progress

Nov 05 2024 28 mins

After six years, the Platform for Progress will no longer exist as a sole political party in Bosnia and Herzegovina. This as the congress of the Platform has decided on the future direction of the party. The first option would be to join with another party or parties to form an entirely new entity. If that does not work out, then continue as a movement rather than a political party

What does the future hold for the Platform for Progress

Oct 30 2024 22 mins

The Congress of the Platform for Progress will decide upon the future of the political organization when it meets on Saturday, October 26. In my recent conversation with the president of the Platform for Progress, Mirsad Hadźkadić, he shared the options that are being considered moving forward and some of his personal thoughts as he will be stepping down as president after servin

Difficult Decisions Lie Ahead for the Platform for Progress

Oct 22 2024 30 mins

Following the disappointing results from the local elections, some true soul-searching is underway by members of the Platform for Progress. As the president of the Platform, Mirsad Hadźikadić, recently shared, there are several options that are being considered, none of which will be easy for the party that was formed just six years ago.

Reflections on the Disappointing Results Following the Local Elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Oct 16 2024 41 mins

The recent local elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina did not play out as hoped by members of the Platform for Progress. During our recent conversation, the president of the Platform, Mirsad Hadźkadić, shared his disappointment and frustration with the ongoing struggles that are faced in the attempt to bring about democratic change to the country.

Addressing Voter Apathy as the Local Elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina Near

Sep 25 2024 14 mins

With the campaign period in full swing, members of the Platform for Progressive are manning information booths throughout the country as they pass out literature and answer questions from curious voters. And what they are hearing is the ongoing story of voter apathy. During our recent conversation the president the Platform, Mirsad Hadźkadić, spoke about his ongoing dilemma and t

The Official Campaign Period Has Begun in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Sep 17 2024 20 mins

September 6 marked the first day of the official campaign period for the local elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina. I recently spoke with the president of the Platform for Progress, Mirsad Hadźikazdić, about what lies ahead for the Platform, the newly formed coalition, and what it all may mean.

Local Elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina Are One Month Away

Aug 29 2024 29 mins

In just over a month voters from around Bosnia and Herzegovina will head to the polls for the local elections. I recently spoke with the Platform for Progress president, Mirsad Hadźikadić, about the ongoing preparations. Hadźikadić also took time to reflect on two events that he attended to honor those who lost their lives during the genocide.

Reflections of the March of Peace

Jul 19 2024 43 mins

Each year for the last 20 years thousands have gathered from around the world to participate in the Peace March in Bosnia and Herzegovina to honor the more than 8,000 Bosniak men and boys who were massacred by the Bosnian Serb force. The three-day walk traverses the same route in the mountains in reverse that the men and boys traveled while trying to escape the troops. This year, a

Candidates for local elections being finalized

Jul 04 2024 24 mins

The Platform for Progress is finalizing the list of candidates who will appear on the ballot for the general elections in October. Platform president Mirsad Hadźkadić said the process this time is made even more tedious and complicated because of their recently formed collation. One that has him tempering the egos of some who feel they are not being represented properly on the ba

The Platform for Progress Joins a Coalition

Jun 25 2024 25 mins

The Platform for Progress has formed a coalition with another existing political party as the local elections in October draw closer. In a recent conversation with the president of the Platform, Mirsad Hadźkadić, we spoke about the reasoning behind the move and what it means moving forward for both parties.