Analysis by Ajándok Fehér and Boglárka Rédl
In the vacuum created by the stagnation of the EU-led dialogue process, the old idea of redrawing borders along ethnic lines between Serbia and Kosovo has gained traction among certain political elites in Belgrade and Pristina, as an alternative way of achieving a final settlement between the two countries. Even though the resurgence of the idea has attracted considerable attention, few have addressed the likelihood of its implementation. This paper seeks to address this gap by taking a comprehensive look at the pragmatic side of the idea (usually referred to as ‘land swap’). Presenting specific issues that may hinder the realization of such an agreement, the study suggests that a land swap cannot be a feasible political alternative for settling the long-standing dispute between Belgrade and Pristina.
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