American Magazine: Border change helps politicians, not citizens

The renowned American magazine, which deals with American foreign policy and international relations, writes about the proposal for changing borders between Kosovo and Serbia and the impact this would have on residents of both countries living in conflictable areas, Our Time broadcasts.

One August, political leaders in Kosovo and Serbia proposed to resolve the long problem between the two states through the exchange of territory; Serb majority-run municipalities north of Kosovo would enter under the Belgrade administration, while southern cities of Serbia met Pristina.

No one has considered this a brilliant idea and in general answers, the FA writes that this idea by politicians and experts is considered unclear. They have called it unfriendly and even shocking.

However, the main question of how these changes would affect those living in these areas that are being discussed, says the report that the presumption of Serbs and Albanians is a little bit more than living with their countrymen, just as the owners of the idea are assuming. “This assumption is sold on the fundamental scheme of the entire Balkans: Nationalism”

The FA writes that there are many other solutions to be discussed between Kosovo and Serbia, including elements that have never been put into question, such as the safety and welfare of citizens, the setting of reports between communities.