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ID190854
Title ProperContested statehood, complex sovereignty and the European Union's role in Kosovo
LanguageENG
AuthorLefteratos, Alexandros
Summary / Abstract (Note)The emergence, longevity and resilience of contested states have redefined the relationship between sovereignty and territoriality. While fully-fledged states uphold the monopoly of authority, contested states seek to rewrite the sovereignty playbook and gain a seat among sovereign equals. This atypical antagonism, propped up by post-Westphalian statehood aspirations, has changed the way sovereignty is perceived and understood nowadays. Approaching sovereignty as multi-faceted, this article discusses contested statehood in the context of the EU's engagement overseas. Drawing on the literature of Europeanisation and complex sovereignty, it accounts for the influence of contested statehood on the EU's role and policies in contested states. Specifically, by delving into Kosovo's complex sovereignty (internal/external), the analysis measures the fluctuating impact of contestedness on the EU's employed policy frameworks and deployed crisis management tools unfolding a paradox that has defined the EU's foreign policy in Kosovo for years.
`In' analytical NoteEuropean Security Vol. 32, No.2; Jun 2023: p.294-313
Journal SourceEuropean Security Vol: 32 No 2
Key WordsKOSOVO ;  Europeanization ;  Contested States ;  EULEX ;  Contested Statehood ;  Complex Sovereignty


 
 
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