Kurt Bassuener, analyst at the Council for Democratization Policy in Berlin, emphasized that Kosovo should carefully manage its relations with the United States while strengthening its position in Europe. He highlighted the importance of pursuing recognition from the five countries that have not yet recognized Kosovo and presenting the country as a strategic asset for a more unified and resilient European Union.
“Kosovo must prioritize its long-term interests to guarantee its independence and ensure its ability to function as a democratic and self-governing state,” Bassuener said in an interview with Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.
He added that achieving these goals is currently more feasible through Europe than through the United States, under the current U.S. administration, even if that is painful to acknowledge.
Bassuener also urged Kosovo to remain open to new partners that can enhance its sovereignty and security, ensuring a stable and internationally respected position for the country.
