Who We Are

USABIH is an organization dedicated to strengthening the partnership between the United States and Bosnia and Herzegovina and advocating for mutually advantageous policies and legislation that protect the security, stability, and prosperity of both countries. Our vision is to become the leading source of information and guidance for decision-makers in Washington, D.C. concerned with BiH and the Western Balkans.

What We Do

We urge policymakers to support good politics and the right policies in favor of a free, sovereign, democratic, and secular Bosnia and Herzegovina for the benefit of both countries’ vital regional interests.

Educating decision-makers

We educate decision-makers, thought leaders, and media influencers on critical issues for the mutual interest of both the U.S. and BiH through briefings, presentations, events, regular publications, and social media channels.

Providing timely analyses and policy recommendations

We provide timely and transparent analyses and policy recommendations related to the Western Balkans to help guide targeted, specific, and actionable policy initiatives that will foster a mutually beneficial relationship between the U.S. and BiH.

Advocating for greater economic cooperation

We support the Bosnian diaspora in furthering their role as job creators and entrepreneurs in the U.S. by advocating for policies that expand economic cooperation between the two countries and investment in BiH’s growing economy.

Why We Do It

In the past three decades, the relationship between the United States and Bosnia and Herzegovina focused on a shared dedication to fostering democratic governance and promoting peace in the Western Balkans.

As Americans, we uphold and advocate for principles of individual freedoms, equality and justice in Bosnia and Herzegovina because we know it is the best guarantee for long-term and sustainable prosperity, as the historic development of the United States has shown.

The core of our strategic partnership is a commitment to fostering BiH’s capacities for political, economic and military self-reliance so that BiH may become a valuable member of NATO and the European Union.