Yugoslavia | Noam Chomsky, Davor Dzalto & Andrej Grubacic

Yugoslavia: Peace, War, and Dissolution

Extended Synopsis

The Balkans—particularly the turbulent territory of the former Yugoslavia—have been a focal point of Noam Chomsky’s political reflections and activism for decades. Yugoslavia: Peace, War, and Dissolution is a comprehensive volume that gathers virtually all of Chomsky’s texts, public talks, and correspondence focusing on this critical region from the 1970s to the present day. His writings provide a piercing, critical perspective on the political and social issues that have profoundly impacted not only the Balkans but the entire international community.

By examining concepts such as "humanitarian intervention," the selective application of international law, media manipulation, and the weaponization of economic crises, Chomsky dissects the mechanisms of modern political control. This collection presents a wealth of materials appearing in book form for the very first time, offering reflections published twenty-five years after the official collapse of communist Yugoslavia and the outbreak of the Bosnian War. The work is framed by a wide-ranging preface from Andrej Grubačić, which affirms the ongoing relevance of Yugoslav history and identity, contextualizing the nation's historical experiment in self-management, antifascism, and multiethnic coexistence.

Reader Targeting

• Students and scholars of political science, international relations, and Eastern European history.
• Readers seeking critical analyses of Western foreign policy, international law, and media studies.
• Those interested in Noam Chomsky's extensive body of political and historical activism regarding the Balkans.

Author & Contributor Biographies

Noam Chomsky is one of the world's most cited living scholars. A groundbreaking linguist, philosopher, and political activist, his critiques of foreign policy and institutional power have influenced global political thought for over half a century. Davor Džalto is an academic who edited and curated this comprehensive collection of texts. Andrej Grubačić, who provides the volume's preface, is a historian and sociologist known for his work on the history and politics of the Balkans.

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