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Bosnia Peace Talks: Why In Ohio?

How would you get bitter enemies to make peace? Would you take them to an out-of-the-way place, make them shake hands and hope they start talking to one another?

That is exactly what U.S. officials had in mind when they chose Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio, as a site for Bosnia peace talks. Last week Croatian, Serbian and Muslim leaders arrived at the base and began the peace process. Their aim is to end four years of war.

Talking to one another will not be easy for Presidents Alija Izetbegovic (Eez-et-beg-o-vich) of Bosnia, Franjo Tudjman (Tuj-mun) of Croatia and Slobodan Milosevic (Me-low-sheh-vich) of Serbia. The leaders distrust and dislike one another. The Bosnian President views Milosevic as the murderer of his people. They had to be encouraged to shake hands.

U.S. Secretary of State Warren Christopher reminded the leaders that peace is in their hands. "While the world can help you make peace," said Christopher, "only you can ensure that this process can succeed. And you must begin today."

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