12 minutes agoSerwer's recommendations for Kosovo: Close consultations with friends, reciprocity with opponents
Periskopi(3 years ago)
(3 years ago)Kosovo's journey since the end of the war, its declaration of independence, and during these 15 years the state has been constantly accompanied by analyses and comments by American professor Daniel Cerwer. American professor has shown what two key moments have been on all of Kosovo's 1999 journey, about the way Kosovo should [...]
The American professor has shown what two key moments have been on all of Kosovo's 1999 journey, the road Kosovo must pursue, goals and where it views the state of Kosovo after 15 years.
Since you have followed developments in the region, especially Kosovo for years, is this today Kosovo fulfilling your expectations in 1999 after the releases or even after the proclamation of independence?
Daniel Serwer: Kosovo has met some of my expectations. It is a largely peaceful country in which people can be organized politically, speak freely, earn their best for life, and practice their religions. But at the same time a part of the people, especially in the north, have acknowledged the authority of the Pristina government. There is still much corruption and little commitment to order and law. International recognition and UN membership continue to be lacking.
In all these years of independence, can you divide two moments, one when Kosovo has acted strategically well and one when Kosovo has lost its direction deeply?
The March 2004 riots were certainly a moment in which Kosovo lost its direction. I would mention the February 2008 declaration of independence, fully co-ordinated with the US and most EU members, as well as most of Kosovo's neighbours, as wise and strategic. Things would be much worse today if Kosovo hadn't acted then.
At the crossroads where Kosovo is today, what do you suggest, what is the path that must be pursued forward so that it does not destroy what has been built for years?
Consuming with friends, reciprocity with opponents, continuation of improvement in order and law throughout independent territory and for all citizens.
Should Kosovo still make sacrifices to complete the normalisation process with Serbia?
Daniel Serwer: Depends on what sacrifices are and what you get in return.
Do you have the courage to give us a prediction of where you see Kosovo after 15 years?
Daniel Serwer: Yes: Kosovo should aim to be a member of NATO, the EU and the UN after 15 years. It won't happen if you don't try. /Gazza Express
