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Skopje’s FYROM Connection: The Hidden Story Behind Macedonia’s Political Identity Crisis By [Your Name] — October 13, 2023 Skopje, the pulsating capital of North Macedonia, sits at a crossroads—for both geography and identity. At the heart of its deeply complex political narrative lies a historically charged and often misunderstood connection to what was known internationally as the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM). This elusive acronym—FYROM—carries far more than just a diplomatic technicality; it encapsulates a decades-long political identity crisis that has shaped Skopje’s domestic politics, foreign policy, and national self-image. ### What Did “FYROM” Stand For?