{"product_id":"kosovos-foreign-policy-and-bilateral-relations-9781032443171","title":"Kosovos Foreign Policy and Bilateral Relations","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis edited book analyzes Kosovo's foreign policy and bilateral relations with the United States and several European countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter the 1999 liberation from Serbia, Kosovo built close relations with various countries that supported it in the process of reconstruction, economic stabilization, institution-building, and state-building. From 1999 to 2008, many of these states were politically and operationally engaged in Kosovo under the leadership of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). Since its independence in 2008, the Republic of Kosovo has adopted a foreign policy in accordance with its values and strategic interests, a foreign policy that aims to strengthen Kosovo's security and foster its socio-economic prosperity in collaboration with primarily Western countries. In this volume, each chapter is dedicated to Kosovo's bilateral relations with a selected state with which it has establishe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 'This book is very timely and offers a much-needed analysis of Kosovo’s foreign policy and its diplomatic relationships with key strategic allies and partners. Outstanding scholars, as well as experienced diplomats and practitioners, provide their insightful examinations of the foreign policy and bilateral relations of Kosovo. This edited volume is also a valuable contribution to the understanding of international relations, diplomacy, and the foreign policy of small states. It serves as an excellent resource for academics, foreign policy decision-makers, diplomats, scholars, students, and a broad audience in general. We are delighted to highly recommend this book to all readers who seek an in depth understanding of the challenges, opportunities, and foreign policy perspectives of a new, young European country.'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eArben Hajrullahu and Bekim Baliqi, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eDepartment of Political Science, University of Prishtina, Kosovo\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'This timely volume brings interesting new insights into how the young state of Kosovo has managed to establish relations with a wide range of countries and developed a distinct foreign policy profile. This study is not only attractive for scholars and students with an interest in Kosovo but also for those who want to better understand foreign policy strategies of small states.'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSophie Vanhoonacker, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eUniversity of Maastricht, The Netherlands\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e'Kosovo’s Foreign Policy and Bilateral Relations\u003c\/i\u003e shows how a recently independent state whose statehood is contested in some quarters has nonetheless managed to establish itself as a diplomatic actor with its own foreign policy. This timely and interesting volume combines insights and experiences from both academics and practitioners on Kosovar strategies in the field and the obstacles that had to be dealt with.'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThomas Conzelmann, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eUniversity of Maastricht, The Netherlands\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Everything you need to know and more about Kosovo’s place on the global stage appears in this rich edited book. Liridon Lika and his contributors have done an excellent job in analysing Kosovo both as a subject and actor of international relations, in its pre-and-post independence period. The contributions provide a comprehensive and multidimensional analysis of the bilateral relations forged by Kosovo both with traditional powers and with new States, such as those emerging from the dissolution of Yugoslavia. The book provides very useful knowledge for anyone wishing to understand how diplomacy helps shape the trajectory of a new State and its preferences in international affairs. The book also makes a genuine academic contribution, filling a void on a topic that is at present poorly researched. It is a meaningful collaborative project combining stimulating academic contributions from the Balkans, Europe, and the United States.' \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSebastian Santander, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eDirector of the Center for International Relations Studies (CEFIR) and Head of the Department of Political Science, University of Liège, Belgium\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Introduction: Mapping Out Kosovo’s Foreign Relations 2. The Dynamics of US\u003cb\u003e–\u003c\/b\u003eKosovo Relations: An Investigation of Key Factors 3. Kosovo and Albania, a Special Relationship: Retrospectives and Challenges Toward the Future 4. Bilateral Relations between Kosovo and Austria: An Unknown Friendship 5. Kosovo and Belgium: Dynamics and Factors of a Solid Relationship 6. Kosovo\u003cb\u003e–\u003c\/b\u003eCroatia Bilateral Relations: A Rapport Beyond Statehood 7. Kosovo and France Bilateral Relations: Between Change and Continuity 8. Kosovo\u003cb\u003e–\u003c\/b\u003eGermany Relations: Germany’s Role in Strengthening Kosovo’s Statehood 9. Kosovo and Montenegro: A Relationship Based on Euro\u003cb\u003e–\u003c\/b\u003eAtlantic Perspective 10. Bilateral Relations between Kosovo and North Macedonia: Condemned to Cooperate? 11. Kosovo and Sweden: A Relationship Based on Values and Principles 12. Kosovo’s Bilateral Relations with Turkey: Between Cooperation and Mistrust 13. Bilateral Relations between Kosovo and the United Kingdom: A British Perspective 14. Conclusion: Assessment and Outlook of the Kosovo’s Foreign Policy and Bilateral Relations\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51019058807127,"sku":"9781032443171","price":118.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781032443171.jpg?v=1750779172","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/kosovos-foreign-policy-and-bilateral-relations-9781032443171","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}