kosovo and metohija

A new era for US–Serbia relations: Strategic opportunities beyond Kosovo

Serbia and the United States held their first high-level bilateral meeting in over a decade on August 6, signaling renewed engagement. Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Đurić highlighted that the US administration, including President Trump, seeks improved relations with Serbia, creating opportunities for early strategic cooperation. Serbia also benefits from having a US ambassador of Serbian origin. Historically, US policy in the Western Balkans has focused heavily on Kosovo–Serbia relations, often overlooking broader strategic opportunities. Under the Trump Administration, Serbia could…