International Politics and Kosovo-Serbia Dialogue, Perceptions of Kosovo Citizens

KAS and Prishtina Institute for Political Studies conducted the survey on the perception of Kosovar Citizens of International Politics and Kosovo Serbia Dialogue. This report outlines the key findings of a citizen survey conducted during November 2022 with 1056 respondents in Kosovo. This survey was conducted by UBO Consulting during November 2022 based on questions designed by PIPS in conjunction with KAS. The survey is divided into two sections. First, it surveys citizen views and perceptions on a wide range of topics that concern Kosovo’s international affairs and its relationship with dominant regional and global powers. Second, the survey explores citizens’ views and perceptions on the most sensitive matters concerning Kosovo’s international position, including the dialogue for normalization of relations with Serbia. Overall, the survey results show that the citizens of Kosovo have a clear opinion on global leadership, international politics, and security. The survey reveals that Kosovo citizens have a clear preference for countries that are seen as promoters of world peace and are supportive of Kosovo’s independence and sovereignty. Concerning Kosovo’s diplomacy and international standing, the survey revealed that while most respondents are satisfied with Kosovo’s foreign policy and diplomacy, there is still a significant portion of the population who are not as satisfied.