A Struggle for Sovereignty: Kosovo’s Leadership Under Siege

For over two decades, Kosovo has been dominated by corrupt warlords linked to organised crime, silencing critics while enabling foreign influence over national sovereignty.

For over two decades, Kosovo has been under the shadow of corrupt governance, orchestrated by former warlords deeply embedded in organised crime. This leadership has looted the country’s budget and allowed a culture of violence against those who dared to speak out. Journalists and political activists have been silenced, some killed under mysterious circumstances—falling from balconies, others gunned down in broad daylight. Media outlets that aligned themselves with these corrupt networks, or served the interests of foreign diplomats, managed to survive. Meanwhile, voices critical of this dark alliance were systematically suppressed, perpetuating a cycle of misinformation and hopelessness among the Kosovar populace.

However, a shift began as a new generation reached voting age. Disillusioned with the warlords and their unfulfilled promises, they demanded change. In a historic turn, the electorate rejected the entrenched criminal networks and cast their votes for Albin Kurti and his coal…