Rights and territories in the Western Balkans

– Serbia and Kosovo appear to be moving towards a deal that would involve the swapping of land between the two countries. – From the Serbian government’s perspective, the hope is that by taking back land from Kosovo, it will be able to get the population to accept a recognition of Kosovan independence. – On the Kosovan side, the government is divided and is likely to face the same legitimacy issues as in the past. – Moreover, the move towards a