But the colonial powers might have solved some problems by doing a better job of separating Muslims from Christians/animists, as well as major tribes that were historical enemies. Stuffing them all together in one country where they've been enemies forever based on religion, history, whatever is asking for trouble. Creating a country and calling it "the land of the south Slavs" (Yugoslavia) didn't work out well at all after strong man Tito died.
I had Bosnians, Serbs, Macedonians and Albanians in my platoon in the National Guard and they got along fine. The Bosnian was one of the best troops I ever served with. All are extremely successful in their civilian life also. If you were foreign born I made sure I got you. Zero problems.
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