Prijepori o nacionalnom: u znaku mosta

Disputes Over the National Question: Under the Sign of the Bridge (published in 2003) is a key work in the political and publicist career of Prof. Zdravko Tomac, PhD. Written at a time when the author was at a political and ideological turning point, the book combines political analysis, historical and social testimony, and personal reflections on Croatian national identity and the state's destiny following independence. The work’s central theme is the deep internal political and ideological divisions within Croatian society, which the author identifies as the primary obstacle to the country's continued development and stability. Tomac examines in detail the issues of Croatian nationalism, the relationship between the Left and the Right, and the political conflicts that marked the transition from the 20th to the 21st century. The "bridge" metaphor in the subtitle symbolizes the author's effort to offer a political and ideological span across recent hostilities and to emphasize the necessity of building a national consensus regarding fundamental state goals. The author's personal retrospective adds particular value to the book. By recounting his own political journey—from a high-ranking position in the Government of National Unity during the Homeland War to his disillusionment with post-Tuđman politics—Tomac speaks openly about misconceptions, behind-the-scenes political processes, and the need for the nation's moral and spiritual renewal. The work is intended for anyone wishing to gain a deeper understanding of the dynamics of Croatian domestic politics and the challenges faced by the young democracy.