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A new rapprochement between Albania and Serbia: The implications for Kosovo

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9 years ago
Albert Rakipi, PhD
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By Albert Rakipi  Abstract The enhancement of the political dialogue between Albania and Serbia, including initiatives to foster economic collaboration, has spelled out a new era in bilateral relations. However, it has also prompted debate about three interrelated issues: The first issue relates to the past, current and the future of interstate relations between Albania and Serbia. Second, there are the implications for the relations between Albanians and Serbs as two peoples in the region, including reconciliation. Last but not least, the new rapprochement between Albania and Serbia has generated a controversial debate on the future of interstate relations between…

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