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3 Table 1: Kosovo Identity Needs and Satisfiers Matrix Identity Need Kosovan Albanians Shared and proud history Collective group esteem (Being) Religion -reconciliation efforts to complete the mourning of past defeats; stopping the transgenerational transmission of chosen trauma - co-development, with Albanians, of a Kosovan history that acknowledges Serb lel!:end but is based on obiective fact - promoting cultural exchange with other regional groups - improvement of esteem through the cultivation of a positive in!'l image (possibly through a series of regional roundtables) - co-development with Serbs, of Kosovan history that acknowledges a Serbian legacy as well as an Albanian historical presence, and which is based on objective fact - increase of cultural and economic ties with Albanians in Albania, Macedonia, and other recions - promotion of cultural exchange with other regional groups (especially Macedonians, who share similar identity issues) - improvement of esteem through cultivation of a positive in!'l image (possibly through a series of recional roundtables) Language -strengthening and encouragement of Orthodoxy without belittling non- Orthodox believers -cooperation with non-orthodox community leaders on superordinate oals -encouragement of studies and practice of Islam as it pertains to the history of the region - cooperation with non-muslim community leaders on superordinate goals SeIfactualization (Doing) Recognition (Doing) Social interaction (Interacting) -joint efforts to rebuild deteriorated infrastructure and economy for all residents -joint efforts to rebuild deteriorated infrastructure and economy for all residents Refuge, Vol. 18, No.3 (August 1999) 23

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5 .. of groups in Kosovo through the past several centuries that this conflict is so deep-rooted. In the wake of the tragedies of 1999, there are a limited number of unpalatable political solutions: 1) the status quo, with continued Serb domination of Kosovo within Yugoslavia (less likely since NATO's involvement); 2) reinstated autonomy for Kosovo, possibly through the elevation of Kosovo's status within Yugoslavia to that of a republic, so that Serbia, Montenegro, and Kosovo become equal players within the nation (an increasingly unlikely solution as Kosovo Albanian distrust of Belgrade grows); or 3) the establishment of an independent Kosovan state, through partition contingent upon the defeat of Belgrade (a potentially destabilizing regional exercise in redrawing maps). Regardless of which of these solutions is ultimately implemented, the key issues of identity will remain and must be addressed through a broader program. A Stability Pact for the Balkanssupported by the European and wider international community, dedicated to the attainment of longterm goals, and adhering to a policy of long-term involvement other than short-term superficial achievementswould go a long way toward rebuilding the physical, tangible infrastructure of the region, as well as addressing important issues of identity. However, it will be important to recognize that, while roads and bridges can rebuilt in a matter of months, identity issues take time and commitment, are achieved through gradual confidence building, and are ultimately successful only after a generation becomes accustomed to peaceful coexistence. Unless an ethnically pure Kosovo is established-a scenario only attainable through significant bloodshed and population transferthere will continue to be a conflicting set of identity needs held by both parties that must be addressed. Whether these needs are met through negative or through positive means will be vital to regional security and stability. II Notes 1. For a review of human needs theory, see Conflict: Human Needs Theory, edited by John Burton (New York: St. Martin's Press, 1990). 2. Rich Rubenstein, "Basic Human Needs Theory: Beyond Natural Law," in Conflict: Human Needs Theory, edited by John Burton (New York: St. Martin's Press, 1990), Johan Galtung. "International Development in Human Perspective." Conflict: Human Needs Theory, edited by John Burton (New York: St. Martin's Press, 1990), Ibid., ManfredMax-Neef,AntonioElizalde,and Martin Hopenhayn, Human Scale Development: Conception, Application, and Further Reflections (New York: The Apex Press, 1991), For a review of the status of the Stability Pact, see "The Pact on Stability in Europe: Fulfilled, Failed, or Forgotten?" by Valery Perry, Security Dialogue, June Bibliography Brass, Paul R Ethnicity and Nationalism: Theory and Comparison. London: Sage Publications. Burton, John W "Conflict Resolution as a Function of Human Needs." In The Power of Human Needs in World Society, edited by Roger A. Coate and Jerel A. Rosati, Boulder, CO: L. Rienner. Clark, Mary E "Meaningful Social Bonding as a Universal Human Need." In Conflict: New York: St. Martin's Elsie, Robert Kosovo: In the Heart of the Powder Keg. New York: Columbia University Emmert, Thomas A Serbian Golgotha: Kosovo, New York: Columbia University Gallagher, Tom "MyNeighbor,MyEnemy: The Manipulation ofethnic Identity and the Origins and Conduct of War in Yugoslavia." In War and Ethnicity: Global Connections and Local Violence. New York: University of Rochester Galtung, Johan "International Development in Human Perspective." In Conflict: New York: St. Martin's Hook, Sidney The Hero in History. New York: The Humanities Horowitz, Donald L Ethnic Groups in Conflict. Berkeley: University of California Judah, Tim The Serbs. Princeton, NJ : Yale University Max-Neef, Manfred, Antonio Elizalde, and Martin Hopenhayn Human Scale Development: Conception, Application, and Further Reflections. New York: The Apex Rubenstein, Rich "Basic Human Needs Theory: Beyond Natural Law."In Conflict: New York: St. Martin's Volkan, Vamik Bloodlines: From Ethnic Pride to Ethnic Terrorism. New York: Farrar, Straus, and Giroux. Wilmer, Franke "Identity, Culture, and Historicity: the Social Construction of Ethnicityin the Balkans." World Affairs 160, no. 1. CJ Refuge, Vol. 18, No.3 (August 1999) 25

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