There are fears that after becoming independent, Bosnia-Herzegovina is becoming a breeding ground for Islamic fundamentalism. Many of the biggest terrorist attacks of recent years have links to the country.

At least two of the 9/11 hijackers trained and fought in Bosnia. And all of those involved in the Madrid bombings five years ago passed through Sarajevo. The explosives used were also produced in Bosnia.

“When we’re talking about the global increase in radical Islamic fundamentalism, we can’t leave out Bosnia-Herzegovina. Starting from the 1980's until today, it’s been evolving,” says Gostimir Popovic, Serbian political analyst.

He adds: “Muslims here are involved in every action connected to Islamic radicalism in the world. Muslims in Bosnia are the primary source of Islamic extremism in Europe, especially in the southeastern part. It’s becoming very dangerous.”

Since 1992, …