Coercive Diplomacy of NATO in Kosovo

This book represents a detailed and comprehensive examination of the developments of NATO’s engagement in Kosovo, and the related policies of western countries. In addition to offering an in-depth analysis of historical developments in the relationships between Albanians and Serbs, the book also provides a constructive discussion of the events of the Kosovo conflict, which constituted one of the main concerns in the international agenda towards the end of the twentieth century.

The basic theme set forth in this book is the reasoning behind NATO’s intervention in Kosovo during the spring of 1999, namely to end the conflict between Albanians and Serbs and to aid the Kosovo Albanians in achieving their freedom from the jurisdiction of the Serbian state. Based on extensive evidence, the author analyzes the contradicting stances conveyed at the Security Council regarding the conflict, NATO’s military intervention and the issue of Kosovo’s future.

The book provides useful information for any scholars, students and readers interested in gaining a more detailed understanding of Kosovo’s historical developments on an international level. It offers the reader detailed insights into, and descriptions of, the events that took place in the military conflict in Kosovo; it provides various facts and figures, evidences and counterarguments in response to what happened in this politically volatile region.


Dr Enver Bytyçi is currently the Executive Director of the Institute of Southeast European Studies in Tirana (www.ises.org.al) and a Professor in the “Aleksandër Moisiu” University in Durrës, Albania. He has published several monographs in Albanian, this being his first publication in English. Aside from his scientific studies in the fields of sociology and the history of international relations, Dr Bytyçi is known for his expertise on the developments of Southeastern Europe and is a prominent publicist in the Albanian media.

“Based on ample facts and arguments, the author tackles competently Serbian-Albanian relations and developments, as well as the role of the NATO and of international diplomacy in Kosovo’s recent history.”
Professor Jusuf Bajraktari

“Enver Bytyçi’s research is a profound approach based upon a multifaceted and confrontational literature. His writing style increases the desire of reading it straight away.”
Professor Beqir Meta

“The diplomacy and the NATO intervention in Kosovo’s conflict, reflected with scientific precision in Enver Bytyçi’s monograph, will persuade even the most sceptical of the humanitarian mission of this powerful organization in the service of freedom and world peace.”
Professor Muharrem Dezhgiu

“Throughout this book, Dr Enver Bytyçi successfully presents a detailed inquiry of NATO’s role in relation to the conflict in Kosovo.”
Professor Hamit Kaba

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ISBN: 1-4438-7272-5

ISBN13: 978-1-4438-7272-0

Release Date: 9th March 2015

Pages: 310

Price: £52.99

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