Unraveling the Motives Behind the Kosovo Attack

The recent armed clash between Serbs and police in northern Kosovo has raised questions about who benefits from the attack. Kosovo's leaders blame Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, accusing him of trying to copy Russia's annexation of Crimea. However, Vučić denies the allegations and has called for de-escalation and a return to dialogue. The attack complicates Serbia's improving relations with the West and may be exploited by the far right in Serbia. Both Washington and Brussels are cautious in their comments, waiting for the investigation to conclude. If the attack was a rogue operation, it suggests Vučić has lost control over his proxies.