Viktor Orban's defeat in the Hungarian elections creates a new window of opportunity for Kosovo, says Edward P. Joseph, a lecturer at Johns Hopkins University in the US and an expert in conflict management.
He describes the Hungarian leader's departure after 16 years in power as a "blow" to Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, stressing that he has been a key factor in giving Belgrade room for maneuver within the EU.
According to him, Kosovo's Prime Minister, Albin Kurti, should exploit this "weakening of Vučić", show state responsibility and position Kosovo as a factor of stability, leaving behind divisive approaches.
"Just as the Trump administration is not interested in Vučić's games, it is not interested in Kurti's either. The suspension of the Strategic Dialogue last September was evidence of this," Joseph tells Radio Free Europe.
Joseph also talks about the clashes between the US and Europe and their potential impact on Kosovo, at a time when calls for more autonomy in the field of defense are increasing in the EU.
However, according to the American expert, the role of the United States remains crucial - as the main axis of NATO and the main guarantor of security in the Balkans.
You can read the full interview at REL.
