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The emergence of the newly proclaimed state of Slovenians, Croats, and Serbs served as a temporary solution to assert territorial claims before ultimately merging with Serbia. This process unfolded gradually, and by the early 1930s, the identity of the new country solidified under the name “Yugoslavia.” Citizens found themselves navigating the complexities of both their individual ethnic heritages and their participation in a collective national entity.
However, the newfound unity belied a fragile peace that would be severely tested in the years to come. Internal strife fueled by nationalistic ambitions would eventually unravel Yugoslavia, culminating in its violent disintegration during the 1990s civil wars.