We will go back to the Serb Republic or whatever it is called.

The pessimists about Bosnia have always found plenty of supporting evidence in the Serb Republic.

But nationalist parties are expected to do well, particularly in the semi-autonomous Serb Republic formed under the Dayton peace accords.

There are no exact figures, but estimates are that about 900,000 people live in the Serb Republic.

Most of the more than 50 people under indictment on charges of war crimes are thought to be living in the Serb Republic.

That's the Serb Republic, and they don't much like Muslims, Iranian or not.

"This is a battle we will probably lose," one of her allies said, "but it is a battle to save the Serb Republic."

Everyone else has to swear loyalty to the Serb Republic of Bosnia.

And for Serbs, the Serb Republic is the only thing that will protect us.

"My struggle against the leaders in Pale is a struggle to save the Serb Republic," she said recently.