TFIPOST हिन्दी
TFIPOST Global
Tfipost.com
Tfipost.com
No Result
View All Result
  • Premium
  • Politics
    • All
    • Analysis
    • Opinions
    • Trending
    MPs Embark on Global Diplomatic Mission to Debunk Pakistan's Propaganda

    MPs Embark on Global Diplomatic Mission to Debunk Pakistan’s Propaganda

    PM Narendra Modi with Armed Forces Personnel after 'Operation Sindoor',

    NDA CMs’ Meet: Focus on Operation Sindoor, Good Governance, Electoral Strategy

    Pakistan global epicentre of terrorism, hiding its own gross failings: MEA on Balochistan attack accusation

    Pakistan global epicentre of terrorism, hiding its own gross failings: MEA on Balochistan attack accusation

    Pakistan

    India Should be Prepared for Pakistan’s Looming Collapse

    • Analysis
    • Opinions
    • Trending
  • Economy
    • All
    • Business
    • Economy1
    • Finance
    The Silent Revolution: How Quantum AI Is Rewriting Cybersecurity, Finance, and Warfare

    The Silent Revolution: How Quantum AI Is Rewriting Cybersecurity, Finance, and Warfare

    Designing For Impact: Create Exceptional Small Businesses Marketing Materials

    Designing For Impact: Create Exceptional Small Businesses Marketing Materials

    Things You Need to Consider Before Choosing an L&T Finance Two-wheeler Loan

    Things You Need to Consider Before Choosing an L&T Finance Two-wheeler Loan

    Crypto Trading Signals Explained: A Comprehensive Guide

    Crypto Trading Signals Explained: A Comprehensive Guide

    • Business
    • Finance
  • Defense
    • All
    • Defence
    • Strategy
    • Weaponry
    Why the PMO Must Take the Cockpit of India’s Jet Program?

    Why the PMO Must Take the Cockpit of India’s Jet Program?

    Made in China, Destroyed by India: How Operation Sindoor Crushed China-Pakistan’s War Gamble

    Made in China, Destroyed by India: How Operation Sindoor Crushed China-Pakistan’s War Gamble

    India, Pakistan Military Commanders (DGMO) to Hold Key Talks Post-Ceasefire Understanding

    India, Pakistan Military Commanders (DGMO) to Hold Key Talks Post-Ceasefire Understanding

    The Demand of ‘de-escalation’ Is a Shield for Terror, Not a Call for Peace

    The Demand of ‘de-escalation’ Is a Shield for Terror, Not a Call for Peace

    • Defence
    • Strategy
    • Weaponry
  • Geopolitics
    • All
    • Africa
    • Americas
    • Asia Pacific
    • Europe
    • South Asia
    • West Asia
    Pakistan global epicentre of terrorism, hiding its own gross failings: MEA on Balochistan attack accusation

    Pakistan global epicentre of terrorism, hiding its own gross failings: MEA on Balochistan attack accusation

    UNSC

    While UNSC Talks Oceans, Pakistan Wades into Rivers: Absurd Diplomacy at Play

    European Union

    European Union : The Colonial Karma Strikes Back

    Operation Sindoor still on: India neutralises Pakistan’s Chinese-made HQ9 Air Defence System in Lahore

    Operation Sindoor still on: India neutralises Pakistan’s Chinese-made HQ9 Air Defence System in Lahore

    • Africa
    • Americas
    • Asia Pacific
    • Europe
    • South Asia
    • West Asia
  • Knowledge
    • All
    • Culture
    • Education
    • History
    • Indology
    How to Decide Between Amity and Manipal for Your Online MBA Journey

    How to Decide Between Amity and Manipal for Your Online MBA Journey

    Mughals, Delhi Sultans Out, Fresh Chapters on Indian Rulers, Mahakumbh Introduced: NCERT revises Class 7 books

    Mughals, Delhi Sultans Out, Fresh Chapters on Indian Rulers, Mahakumbh Introduced: NCERT revises Class 7 books

    Role of Consultants to Study in Ireland: How to Choose the Right One?

    Role of Consultants to Study in Ireland: How to Choose the Right One?

    The Complete Guide to Education Loan Interest Rates in 2025

    The Complete Guide to Education Loan Interest Rates in 2025

    • Culture
    • History
    • Indology
  • Law
  • Lounge
    • All
    • Books
    • Cinema
    • Entertainment
    • Food
    • Games
    • Health
    • Lifestyle
    • Satire
    • Sports
    • technology
    • Travel
    The Future of Online Gaming and Gambling in India Hinges on Supreme Court Ruling

    The Future of Online Gaming and Gambling in India Hinges on Supreme Court Ruling

    Erectile Dysfunction: Separating Fact from Fiction Before You See That Sexologist Doctor in Bangalore

    Erectile Dysfunction: Separating Fact from Fiction Before You See That Sexologist Doctor in Bangalore

    Which Casino Game Actually Fits You?

    Which Casino Game Actually Fits You?

    The Thrill of Competition: Why We Love High-Stakes Moments in the Online Casino Malaysia

    The Thrill of Competition: Why We Love High-Stakes Moments in the Online Casino Malaysia

    • Books
    • Cinema
    • Food
    • Health
    • Sports
    • technology
    • Travel
    • Satire
Tfipost.com
  • Premium
  • Politics
    • All
    • Analysis
    • Opinions
    • Trending
    MPs Embark on Global Diplomatic Mission to Debunk Pakistan's Propaganda

    MPs Embark on Global Diplomatic Mission to Debunk Pakistan’s Propaganda

    PM Narendra Modi with Armed Forces Personnel after 'Operation Sindoor',

    NDA CMs’ Meet: Focus on Operation Sindoor, Good Governance, Electoral Strategy

    Pakistan global epicentre of terrorism, hiding its own gross failings: MEA on Balochistan attack accusation

    Pakistan global epicentre of terrorism, hiding its own gross failings: MEA on Balochistan attack accusation

    Pakistan

    India Should be Prepared for Pakistan’s Looming Collapse

    • Analysis
    • Opinions
    • Trending
  • Economy
    • All
    • Business
    • Economy1
    • Finance
    The Silent Revolution: How Quantum AI Is Rewriting Cybersecurity, Finance, and Warfare

    The Silent Revolution: How Quantum AI Is Rewriting Cybersecurity, Finance, and Warfare

    Designing For Impact: Create Exceptional Small Businesses Marketing Materials

    Designing For Impact: Create Exceptional Small Businesses Marketing Materials

    Things You Need to Consider Before Choosing an L&T Finance Two-wheeler Loan

    Things You Need to Consider Before Choosing an L&T Finance Two-wheeler Loan

    Crypto Trading Signals Explained: A Comprehensive Guide

    Crypto Trading Signals Explained: A Comprehensive Guide

    • Business
    • Finance
  • Defense
    • All
    • Defence
    • Strategy
    • Weaponry
    Why the PMO Must Take the Cockpit of India’s Jet Program?

    Why the PMO Must Take the Cockpit of India’s Jet Program?

    Made in China, Destroyed by India: How Operation Sindoor Crushed China-Pakistan’s War Gamble

    Made in China, Destroyed by India: How Operation Sindoor Crushed China-Pakistan’s War Gamble

    India, Pakistan Military Commanders (DGMO) to Hold Key Talks Post-Ceasefire Understanding

    India, Pakistan Military Commanders (DGMO) to Hold Key Talks Post-Ceasefire Understanding

    The Demand of ‘de-escalation’ Is a Shield for Terror, Not a Call for Peace

    The Demand of ‘de-escalation’ Is a Shield for Terror, Not a Call for Peace

    • Defence
    • Strategy
    • Weaponry
  • Geopolitics
    • All
    • Africa
    • Americas
    • Asia Pacific
    • Europe
    • South Asia
    • West Asia
    Pakistan global epicentre of terrorism, hiding its own gross failings: MEA on Balochistan attack accusation

    Pakistan global epicentre of terrorism, hiding its own gross failings: MEA on Balochistan attack accusation

    UNSC

    While UNSC Talks Oceans, Pakistan Wades into Rivers: Absurd Diplomacy at Play

    European Union

    European Union : The Colonial Karma Strikes Back

    Operation Sindoor still on: India neutralises Pakistan’s Chinese-made HQ9 Air Defence System in Lahore

    Operation Sindoor still on: India neutralises Pakistan’s Chinese-made HQ9 Air Defence System in Lahore

    • Africa
    • Americas
    • Asia Pacific
    • Europe
    • South Asia
    • West Asia
  • Knowledge
    • All
    • Culture
    • Education
    • History
    • Indology
    How to Decide Between Amity and Manipal for Your Online MBA Journey

    How to Decide Between Amity and Manipal for Your Online MBA Journey

    Mughals, Delhi Sultans Out, Fresh Chapters on Indian Rulers, Mahakumbh Introduced: NCERT revises Class 7 books

    Mughals, Delhi Sultans Out, Fresh Chapters on Indian Rulers, Mahakumbh Introduced: NCERT revises Class 7 books

    Role of Consultants to Study in Ireland: How to Choose the Right One?

    Role of Consultants to Study in Ireland: How to Choose the Right One?

    The Complete Guide to Education Loan Interest Rates in 2025

    The Complete Guide to Education Loan Interest Rates in 2025

    • Culture
    • History
    • Indology
  • Law
  • Lounge
    • All
    • Books
    • Cinema
    • Entertainment
    • Food
    • Games
    • Health
    • Lifestyle
    • Satire
    • Sports
    • technology
    • Travel
    The Future of Online Gaming and Gambling in India Hinges on Supreme Court Ruling

    The Future of Online Gaming and Gambling in India Hinges on Supreme Court Ruling

    Erectile Dysfunction: Separating Fact from Fiction Before You See That Sexologist Doctor in Bangalore

    Erectile Dysfunction: Separating Fact from Fiction Before You See That Sexologist Doctor in Bangalore

    Which Casino Game Actually Fits You?

    Which Casino Game Actually Fits You?

    The Thrill of Competition: Why We Love High-Stakes Moments in the Online Casino Malaysia

    The Thrill of Competition: Why We Love High-Stakes Moments in the Online Casino Malaysia

    • Books
    • Cinema
    • Food
    • Health
    • Sports
    • technology
    • Travel
    • Satire
No Result
View All Result
Tfipost.com
Tfipost.com
No Result
View All Result
  • Premium
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Defense
  • Geopolitics
  • Knowledge
  • Law
  • Lounge

Trump wants a solution to Serbia-Kosovo issue to keep China at bay, but EU may be sabotaging his efforts

Eastern Europe is falling the lap of China, thanks to EU

Akshay Narang by Akshay Narang
22 July 2020
in Europe
kosovo eu us
Share on FacebookShare on X

The European Union is failing everywhere and giving more and more space to Beijing in order to exercise influence in areas that were traditionally seen within the West’s sphere of influence. Not only is the EU failing to play an impactful role, but it is also holding back the United States. Case in point being the Kosovo conflict concerning Serbia in the Western Balkans.

Recently, Kosovo President Hashim Thaçi and Serbian President Vučić were supposed to meet at the White House as the US offered its good offices. But then the Specialist Prosecutor’s office at the Hague announced that it had pressed charges over allegations of war crimes against Thaçi, triggering a wave of speculations that the European Union was trying to derail the Washington-backed dialogue between the two leaders.

RelatedPosts

MPs Embark on Global Diplomatic Mission to Debunk Pakistan’s Propaganda

Gunfight Erupts Between Security Forces and Terrorists in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir

NDA CMs’ Meet: Focus on Operation Sindoor, Good Governance, Electoral Strategy

Load More

After the White House talks failed to materialise, the Kosovo President and Prime Minister Avdullah Hoti met the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen instead. Due to such incidents, the Western influence in the Balkan Peninsula is getting eroded, creating more space for Beijing to play the leadership role in this part of the world.

At the root of the matter is the Kosovo conflict. The Republic of Kosovo remains a partially recognised country after the Albanian-majority Republic declared independence from Serbia in the year 2008. This was preceded by the long-standing tensions between Kosovo’s Albanian and Serb communities that had ultimately led to the Kosovo war in 1998 and 1999.

Western Europe and the United States are both in favour of an independent and sovereign Kosovo. In fact, led by the United States, the NATO had bombed Serbian military targets for 78 days starting March 24, 1999.

Today, 97 out of 193 countries in the world recognise Kosovo as an independent, sovereign country. Serbia has, of course, refused to recognise it as a sovereign state. It is not recognised by several powers such as India, China, Russia and Brazil.

But it is not as if the US and other Western powers are the only ones dictating terms in the Balkan Peninsula.

The Western Balkans sit in between the Eastern and Western powers of the world. This has been a region of a power struggle between the ideological competitors on the East and the West of the Peninsula. Serbia is no exception. Firstly, Russia and now China wants to occupy greater space in Serbia.

Traditionally, Russia has exercised a lot of influence on Serbia due to historical and cultural reasons. Of late, Russian influence has started towering due to Moscow’s unwavering support to Belgrade over the Kosovo issue. Putin is the most popular foreign leader in Serbia.

And Russia is not the only roadblock. China, which is expanding its global footprint and eating into what was once considered Moscow’s exclusive sphere of influence, is spreading its tentacles into Serbia also. The Chinese investments are expanding in Balkans too. All the Balkan countries are members of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).

Naturally, the focus of China’s BRI ambitions in the Balkan Peninsula has been the Western Balkans. Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia have all received extensive loans from Beijing under the BRI. Serbia alone has secured 4 billion US dollars in investments and 5 billion US dollars in loans from Beijing, apart from infrastructure projects.

Moreover, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić is not very fond of European values. He has an authoritarian streak that drives him further away from the West.

It is largely in the interest of both Brussels and Washington to achieve the goal of Kosovo independence. Their long-term goal has to be persuading Serbia into formally recognising the Republic of Kosovo. But the European Union and the United States seem divided on how this goal is to be achieved.

The dominant view within the EU is that Serbia should be persuaded with incentives to accept the status quo and recognise the Republic of Kosovo. What the EU doesn’t realise is that Serbia is not very keen on accepting European initiatives at a time when China is already investing heavily in the country.

Moreover, Vučić will not be able to accept the status quo even if he wants to because Russia and China will be exercising their overwhelming influence and soft power in the country. The most that he can manage is a compromise that entails some quid pro quo from both sides- Pristina and Belgrade.

Also, the EU must start by counteracting increasing Chinese investments. What EU can consider is aid programmes rather than funding governments, so that its influence and soft power can increase in the Western Balkans.

But currently, the EU is not calling the shots in Serbia, nor is it letting the US do so. The Trump administration is more flexible and is ready to encourage “mutually satisfactory settlement” between Kosovo and Serbia that might consist of border adjustments and a land swap transferring four Serb-majority municipalities to Serbia.

Whichever nation brings an end to the Kosovo dispute will gain a lot of influence in the Western Balkans. Trump knows this and wants to keep China at bay by striking a deal between Kosovo and Serbia. However, the EU’s incoherent policy is turning out to be the biggest roadblock.

Share717TweetSend
Previous Post

“Don’t try to be my Shrink,” Ranvir Shorey destroys Anurag Kashyap in Twitter spat over Kangana’s statements

Next Post

‘Taiwan has hope in India’s WHO leadership,’ Taiwan sees WHO membership as a possibility finally

Related Posts

Elon Musk, J.K. Rowling, Liz Truss concern over Grooming Jihad
Analysis

Elon Musk, JK Rowling, British MPs raise concerns over rampant grooming Jihad in UK

2 January 2025

The Islamo Leftist ecosystem often mock and turn a blind eye upon the concerning subject of Love Jihad. There...

Meloni expels Pakistani hate preacher Imam Zulfiqar
Europe

Meloni expels Pakistani hate preacher Imam Zulfiqar

10 October 2024

The Italian Government under Georgia Meloni have decided to expel Pakistani hate preacher Imam Zulfiqar Khan, back to his...

The ‘New India’: Independent and Autonomous
Americas

The ‘New India’: Independent and Autonomous

22 March 2022

The recent chain of events has once again shown the drastic change that India’s foreign policy has gone through...

Load More

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

I agree to the Terms of use and Privacy Policy.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Currently Playing

Pakistan needs money from IMF to feed their people

Pakistan needs money from IMF to feed their people

00:15:20

Vacate PoK and more: Steps Pakistan needs to take to avoid Indian military action

00:06:36

Taking The Wire’s Propaganda Piece on VP to the Cleaners – Feat. Prof. Kapil Kumar

00:09:19

Rahul Gandhi Undermines India’s Electoral Integrity as Trump Applauds It

00:07:09

Why Pakistan army chief reminds two nation theory| what is the plan| Waqf Bill |Asim Munir| Jinnah

00:13:02
Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube
tfipostTfipost.com
Right Wing | News Analysis | Indian Opinion
  • About us
  • Careers
  • Brand Partnerships
  • Terms of use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Sitemap

©2025 TFI Media Private Limited

No Result
View All Result
  • Premium
  • Politics
    • Analysis
    • Opinions
    • Trending
  • Economy
    • Business
    • Finance
  • Defense
    • Defence
    • Strategy
    • Weaponry
  • Geopolitics
    • Africa
    • Americas
    • Asia Pacific
    • Europe
    • South Asia
    • West Asia
  • Knowledge
    • Culture
    • History
    • Indology
  • Law
  • Lounge
    • Books
    • Cinema
    • Food
    • Health
    • Sports
    • technology
    • Travel
    • Satire
TFIPOST हिन्दी
TFIPOST Global

©2025 TFI Media Private Limited