Načela federalizma višenacionalne države

The political study of the principles of federalism of a multinational state by professor Zvonko Lerotić is one of the key domestic works dedicated to the theory and practice of federalism, political organization and the management of inter-ethnic relations. The book thoroughly analyzes the challenges faced by complex, ethnically and nationally heterogeneous communities, examining how to achieve stability, democracy and political balance without jeopardizing the rights of any constituent people. Lerotić analyzes the various theoretical concepts of federalism, confederalism and consociational democracy, comparing the historical and contemporary experiences of multinational states in the world. The author emphasizes that the classic majority model of democracy ("one man - one vote") in multinational environments often leads to the dominance of the majority and political conflicts. Therefore, as a solution, he highlights institutional mechanisms such as the division of power, institutional equality, autonomy and consensus when making decisions. The work is extremely important for the understanding of political processes, constitutional debates and the disintegration of multinational federations in Southeastern Europe at the end of the 20th century. Principles of Federalism of a Multinational State remains essential reading for students of political science, law, and sociology, and for all who study constitutional models and political systems of complex states.