Kosovo Relations in the Regional Context

Abstract

Objectives: This study examines Kosovo political and economic relations with neighboring countries. It highlights the role Kosovo plays and the challenges it faces in consolidating these relations and in achieving cooperation. The study focuses on Kosovo gains from establishing its identity as an independent country and joining regional, European, and international organizations. Methods: Using the deductive approach, this study aims to explore Kosovo relations and politics in the regional context. Hence, it investigates Kosovo role, expectations, and aspirations when it comes to regional and international integrations. Results: The inferential approach is used to show that Kosovo has constructive bilateral relations with neighboring countries as it ultimately seeks a better future for these countries and their peoples. Conclusions: Kosovo role to ensure stability in the regional context is crucial. Therefore, the study shows that cooperation and normalization of relations among the Western Balkans countries (especially after the disintegration of Yugoslavia in the nineties of the last century) is a prerequisite for integration into the European Union and Euro-Atlantic organizations. That is, to achieve regional stability, countries should develop better neighborly relations.