What is the most likely reason the republics of Yugoslavia held together until the fall of communism?

The republics of Yugoslavia were held together largely by Josip Tito’s authority and leadership. His communist government suppressed nationalist tensions and kept the republics under central control. After Tito died, those tensions grew, and the weakening of communist rule made Yugoslavia’s breakup more likely. The best answer is “Dictator Josep Tito was a very powerful leader.”

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