From Banjska to Brussels: Why CISMOA Matters Now

Kosovo inked CISMOA not just for security—but as a sovereign stand against betrayal, cyber-warfare, and decades of diplomatic gaslighting.

Kosovo's Strategic Leap: Inking CISMOA Amid Betrayal, Sabotage, and Sovereignty Struggles

"A big step forward in making both our nations stronger and safer." With those words, the United States Embassy in Pristina announced¹ a historic development on May 13, 2025: the signing of the Communications Interoperability and Security Memorandum of Agreement (CISMOA) between the U.S. Department of Defence and the Kosovo Security Force (KSF). Kosovo thus became the 33rd global partner to enter into this strategic defence agreement, reinforcing secure communications and military interoperability.

Major General John Phillips (left), Director of J6 at U.S. European Command, meets with Lieutenant General Bashkim Jashari (right), Commander of the Kosovo Security Force, in Pristina on May 13, 2025. The meeting marked the signing of the Communications Interoperability and Security Memorandum of Agreement (CISMOA), making Kosovo the 33rd global partner to formalise secure defence cooperation with the Uni…