1.   But mutual suspicion and differing strategic aims have undermined the federation since it was formed, and it seems unlikely that a cohesive fighting force will emerge this year.

2.   Bicakcic said extreme nationalists and war profeteers on both sides were trying to undermine the federation, but added, that he was optimistic about it.

3.   Bicakcic said extreme nationalists and war profiteers on both sides were trying to undermine the federation, but added that he was optimistic about it.

4.   Bosnian Croat officials, apparently fearing their side was underrepresented, accused the Muslims of undermining the federation by putting only Muslims on the Hadzici force.

5.   Despite the tiff, both Bosnian government and Croatian leaders insisted it not undermine the federation.

6.   Extremists on both sides have tried to undermine the federation.