US and European diplomats continue standoff over top Bosnia and Herzegovina post

US and European diplomats have deadlocked over the appointment of a new high representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina. According to the Guardian, the position carries far-reaching powers, but a meeting in Sarajevo to select a replacement ended without agreement. The stalemate reflects broader tensions between Washington and Europe over influence in the region under the Trump administration, and has raised concerns about Western cohesion in the Balkans.

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