The role of US in the Security of Kosovo Cover Image

The role of US in the Security of Kosovo
The role of US in the Security of Kosovo

Author(s): Alfred Marleku, Bejtush Gashi, Valon Krasniqi
Subject(s): Military history, Political history, Security and defense, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: Editura Universitaria Craiova
Keywords: USA; Kosovo; security; international intervention; NATO;

Summary/Abstract: The aim of this research paper is to analyze the role that United States had on Kosovo’s international security. More specifically, the study is focused on three U.S. presidential administrations, from 1989 to 2009. In order to accomplish this study, a discourse analysis is used as the methodological approach. The used sources are mainly secondary, but the primary sources are also considered. Structurally the research paper is divided in four main parts. The first part deals with the attitude of President George H.W. Bush administration vis-a-vis Kosovo international security that culminated with so called: “Christmas warning”. In the second part is analyzed the Clinton Administration which is characterized by “humanitarian intervention” as a doctrine and foreign policy. Whereas, the third part reflects the role of George W. Bush Administration in the process of Kosovo’s declaration of independence. The fourth part, and the last one, deals with the analysis of Kosovo public opinion perception regarding the United States of America as a state.

  • Issue Year: 2017
  • Issue No: 54
  • Page Range: 38-48
  • Page Count: 11
  • Language: English
Toggle Accessibility Mode