Abstract
ABSTRACT This study addresses the problem of persistent elite corruption in post-conflict Kosovo. Despite the presence of the EU Rule of Mission (EULEX) since 2008, it has failed to convict prominent officials, perceptions of corruption are high, and perceptions of EULEX performance are low. This study analyzes how corrupt elites are able to avoid prosecution and retain impunity. Deployment of EULEX coincided with internationally mediated efforts at dialogue to normalize relations between Kosovo and Serbia. I argue that the dialogue with Serbia creates an opportunity for corrupt elites to avoid prosecution. Without credible threats of violence, corrupt elites use the threat of disrupting the dialogue to play spoilers in rule of law development. Findings indicate that EULEX has responded to spoiling signals from elites and refrained from prosecuting those capable disrupting the dialogue.
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