The Western European Union and the Yugoslav conflict

Abstract

1992 was a crucial year for European defence and security policies due to changes in the international scenario. One of such developments was the Yugoslav crisis, that in 1992 turned into a violent and genocidal conflict shocking Europe and the world. Despite having the required capacity, the Western European Union (WEU) did not manage to end the conflict with its military and diplomatic efforts. By drawing on the archival documents of the Historical Archives of the European Union, this article explores the Proceedings of WEU Assembly to provide new evidence of the divisions existing among WEU members precluding an agreement.