CIAO DATE: 12/2010
November 2010
United States Institute of Peace
* Kosovo should not be allowed to stagnate as a "frozen conflict."
* There are well-established principles that can provide a basis for moving forward.
* Talks between Belgrade and Pristina on a framework for managing their relationship on practical issues are both possible and necessary, even if they do not happen right away.
* The time available should be used for careful preparations, especially by Pristina.
* As Belgrade and Moscow present serious challenges, a joint EU/U.S. effort has the best prospects for success to prevent a "frozen conflict."
Resource link: Kosovo: The Next Steps [PDF] - 240K