Kosovo's Calculated Risk: Playing Both Sides in the Middle East Kosovo's decision to join a US led force in Gaza raises fundamental questions about the country's sovereignty and its relationships with both Washington and Tel Aviv.
The move is seen as a strategic one by Pristina, but it also underscores the small majority Muslim nation's dependence on international support.
This dynamic has been shaped by Kosovo's reliance on NATO for protection since the 1999 conflict. As a result, Pristina feels compelled to repay its debts – both moral and strategic – to its benefactors in Washington.