Joseph: Balkan's main problem the divisions that exist in Europe about Kosovo, dialogue could solve difficult crises

Edward Joseph, professor at John Hopkins University, has stressed the importance of security in the Western Balkans by saying that when the region is safe, neither Europe is safe. Joseph, in the interview given for “Danas“, has estimated that, instability in this region, largely stems from the unresolved issue from the divisions that are [...]
Joseph, in the interview given for “Danas“, it has estimated that, in large measure, instability in this region stems from the unresolved issue from the divisions that are within Europe for this Kosovo, and for how this issue can be addressed.
I, along with co-authors, wrote the report “from the convergence crisis”, which presents a comprehensive theory of continued instability in the Balkans. In my opinion, the whole problem lies in divisions in Europe about Kosovo. The argument and how to address it is briefly described in the executive summary, he has stated.
He has also talked about dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia, where he has said this process could still solve difficult problems and crises.
I'll talk very accurately about the road ahead. First, dialogue can still solve difficult problems and crises, as we have recently seen with moving about the Law for Foreigners. Second, the real solution lies in Belgrade's strategic reorientation. Yes, as mentioned, Kurt is a very difficult partner as seen giving up the successful model of voting and other uncoordinated movements. But let us remember his predecessor, Avdullah Hoti”.
I know him too, and he was the exact opposite of Kurt in every way. And yet, Belgrade evidently undermined Prime Minister Hoti with open provocations immediately after the Washington Agreement in 2020. Therefore, we can be clear about dialogue: as long as Belgrade maintains a <x1balance” imaginary and refuses to clearly define the road to the EU, we cannot expect any progress with Kosovo. And this prolonged crisis is at the expense of Serbian citizens in Kosovo. Again, as I said, the road to NATO for Serbia and Kosovo ends all of this, Joseph has declared, among other things. /Periscope












