Alija Izetbegovic

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    Alija Izetbegović ( 8 August 1925 – 19 October 2003) was a Bosnian politician, lawyer, Islamic philosopher and author, who in 1992 became the first president of the Presidency of the newly independent Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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    About Alija Izetbegovic

    Alija Izetbegović was the first president of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, serving from 1992 until 2000. He was a Bosnian politician, lawyer, Islamic philosopher, and author.

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    Alija Izetbegović was an expert in politics, law, Islamic philosophy, and writing. He was instrumental in the independence of Bosnia and Herzegovina and is remembered for his leadership during the Bosnian War.

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    I geek out on Islamic philosophy and politics. I love discussing the intersection of religion and state, and the role of Islam in modern society.

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