Two Decades After Operation Allied Force. Organized Crime, Ethnic Tensions, and An Economy in Reconstruction

This article seeks to examine the underlying factors that necessitated NATO intervention during the specified period, assess both the immediate and long-term impacts of this intervention, and analyze the elements contributing to the persistence of the conflict to the present day. By conducting a comprehensive analysis of the historical, political, social, and economic dimensions of the Kosovo conflict, the study aims to unravel the intricate nature of the situation. Additionally, it evaluates global efforts aimed at conflict resolution and explores the challenges that hinder the achievement of sustainable peace. Accordingly, this article addresses the following research question: Why, 25 years after the NATO intervention-hailed at the time as the only viable solution to halt ethnic cleansing and suppress opposition-does the Kosovo conflict remain unresolved and largely unaddressed?