In a brief conversation with Gazeta Express regarding the recent U.S. presidential election and Donald Trump’s victory, Richard Caplan, Professor of International Relations at the University of Oxford, stated that the Western Balkans region will not be a high priority for the new administration.
“I think it’s fair to say that the Western Balkans will not be a high priority for Trump,” Caplan said, adding that it is still unclear who Trump will choose to lead foreign policy in his new administration.
The Oxford University professor emphasized that things are likely to continue without major changes, suggesting that the future remains predictable.
“At the moment, no major changes are expected, and everything will continue as usual,” Caplan told Gazeta Express.
Meanwhile, the major American outlet Politico has published potential names for key positions in a second Trump administration. Former Presidential Envoy for the Kosovo-Serbia Dialogue, Richard Grenell, and former National Security Advisor, Robert O’Brien, are among those speculated to be possible nominees for Secretary of State. This appointment, as Politico reports, is generating a lot of curiosity in Europe.
The potential return of Richard Grenell to power has also been widely discussed in Kosovo, due to his close ties with Donald Trump. Grenell is viewed as a trusted ally of the former president and is known for his strained relationship with Kosovo’s Prime Minister, Albin Kurti. Grenell has been involved in Kosovo’s political developments even while holding no official political position in the U.S. government. He has frequently criticized Prime Minister Kurti’s actions, especially related to Kosovo’s northern region, which has drawn criticism from the Biden administration as well.
Republican candidate Donald Trump won a convincing victory against Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, defeating her not only in the Electoral College but also in the popular vote. Trump secured a majority in key “swing states,” ultimately reaching a total of 277 Electoral College votes.
