Publications

Implementation of the Law on Foreigners and the Law on Vehicles in Kosovo: Key Issues and Practical Implications

Cross-Cutting Findings From the Community Pulse Forums in Northern Kosovo

Procurement and Public Trust An Assessment of Municipal Spending in Northern Kosovo

KPDS 2025 Report

The KPDS Report 2025 summarizes key discussions and insights from the 4th Kosovo Peace and Democracy Summit, examining disinformation, democratic backsliding, and the role of dialogue and civil society in strengthening democratic resilience in the Western Balkan ...

Trade Barriers as a Political Instrument Consequences of the Ban on Serbian Goods in Kosovo

Trade barriers are among the most common instruments of economic protectionism, but in politically unstable environments they become tools of political pressure. In Kosovo, this phenomenon is evident in the measures that local authorities in Pristina have introduced against goods from central Serbia. From the...

Problem of Lake Gazivode

Lake Gazivode stands as one of the most critical yet contested resources in the West- ern Balkans. Supplying water, electricity, and ecological stability to communities in both Kosovo and Serbia, it embodies overlapping technical, political, and security dimen- sions. This paper examines the Gazivode problem...

Participation of Young Serbs in Government Employment Programs in Kosovo

This policy brief addresses a critical research question: Why is there a significant dis- parity in the participation and success rates of young Kosovo Serbs compared to their Kosovo Albanian counterparts in government-sponsored employment programs facil- itated by the Republic of Kosovo’s Employment Agency? This...

Digital Networks and Collective Memory – Youth and Narratives of the Past in the Context of Belgrade – Pristina Relations

The relationship between Belgrade and Pristina is still shaped by an unresolved past: the way events from 1998–1999 are remembered and interpreted is crucial for political trust and ev- eryday coexistence. Specific cases such as the events in the village of Račak (January 1999)— described...

Decentralization of Dialogue in Kosovo: The Role of Municipalities in the EU-Facilitated Dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia

It often sounds like a cliché to say that municipalities are the first door where citizens can address their problems, but when taken seriously, this helps us understand the centrality of local governance and the way municipalities operate. The placement of a parking lot can...

A Comparative Analysis on the Integration of Albanians in Serbia and Serbs in Kosovo

The integration of minorities is a critical challenge in the normalization process between Kosovo and Serbia. This study examines the integration of Albanians in Serbia and Serbs in Kosovo, highlighting the implications for minority inclusion in post-conflict societies. Policies, laws, and political debates directly impact...