Paddy Ashdown
Paddy Ashdown was a British politician and diplomat who served as the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina from 2002 to 2006. He was a prominent member of the Liberal Democrats and held various political positions, including leader of the party from 1988 to 1999. Ashdown played a significant role in the post-war reconstruction of Bosnia, working to implement the Dayton Agreement and promote peace and stability in the region. Known for his commitment to humanitarian causes and international diplomacy, he was influential in shaping policies aimed at fostering cooperation among the diverse ethnic groups in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Paddy Ashdown's Liberal Democrats formed a tacit alliance with Tony Blair's New Labour.
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United Kingdom· 2026-01-15
Ashdown was the last high representative in Bosnia with real power.
Tramp je zadao udarac Bosni
Montenegro· 2025-11-15
Paddy Ashdown, a former British MP, criticized the powers granted to the High Representative.
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United States· 2025-08-09
Paddy Ashdown is mentioned as a high representative who used the Bonn powers to address issues in BiH.
Jutarnji list - 'U BiH je stiglo 60.000 teško naoružanih vojnika, a generali su rekli: bude li se netko bunio, odmah pucamo! No, onda je napravljena strašna greška'
Croatia· 2025-06-06
Paddy Ashdown was seen as a champion of dismantling the Dayton structure.
Како Западот блефира во Босна и Херцеговина
North Macedonia· 2025-05-10
Milorad Dodik criticized Paddy Ashdown for imposing laws that he believes undermined Bosnia and Herzegovina's autonomy.
Dođite do ponedjeljka u 12, poslije neće imati smisla
Bosnia and Herzegovina· 2025-02-22