Yugoslavia remained "Non-Aligned" during the Cold War, maintaining ties with both the West and the East.
Violent wars broke out, most notably in Bosnia and Croatia, characterized by ethnic cleansing and the Siege of Sarajevo. A History of Yugoslavia
2. The Second Yugoslavia: Socialist Federal Republic (1945–1992) Slovenia and Croatia declared independence
It was a federation of six republics: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, and Slovenia. 3. The Collapse and The Yugoslav Wars (1991–2001) followed by Bosnia and Macedonia.
In 1991, Slovenia and Croatia declared independence, followed by Bosnia and Macedonia.
The final remnants (Serbia and Montenegro) officially dropped the name "Yugoslavia" in 2003, and the union fully dissolved in 2006. Key Legacy
Yugoslavia remains a complex symbol of successful multiculturalism to some and a cautionary tale of ethnic nationalism to others. Today, its former territory consists of seven independent nations.