STATE RATIONALITY IN POLICY MAKING : PERUBAHAN KEBIJAKAN KOSOVO TERHADAP KOMUNITAS SERBIA DI KOSOVO UTARA PASCA SERANGAN BANJSKA PERIODE 2023-2025

Abstrak

The armed attack in Banjska, northern Kosovo, on 24 September 2023 marked a significant turning point in relations between the Government of Kosovo and the local Serbian community. The incident triggered tighter security policies, strengthened state presence, and shifts toward a more stability- and sovereignty-oriented political approach. This research focuses on analyzing the dynamics of Kosovo’s policies toward the Serbian community following the Banjska attack within the 2023–2025 period. The study employs the Rational Actor Model to understand how the Government of Kosovo responded to the crisis while facing limited resources, international pressures, and diverse domestic political interests in formulating its policy choices. This research uses a qualitative descriptive method, with data collected through relevant literature and news articles related to the topic. The findings indicate that Kosovo’s post-Banjska policies reflect a combination of efforts to reinforce state sovereignty and the constraints encountered in policy implementation. These outcomes are shaped by domestic political pressures, relations with Serbia, and the involvement of the European Union and NATO. Using the Rational Actor Model, this study aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of how security crises influence state policies toward ethnic minorities in post-conflict regions. The study suggests the need for a more inclusive and dialogic approach to reduce long-term tensions.
Keywords: Kosovo, Serbian Community, Banjska 2023, Security Policy, Rational Actor Model