ABSTRACT

Since 1918 there has been a constant tension between Serbs and non-Serbs in this polyglot country [Yugoslavia], as Serbs have repeatedly tried to Serbianize and/or dominate the non-Serbs, and the non-Serbs have doggedly fought such domination. This struggle between Serbs and non-Serbs lies at the heart of the instability for which Yugoslavia is famous. It has never been the only source of Yugoslav instability, but it has been a crucial component in that syndrome. 1