Artan Mustafa
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With their president recuperating from cancer, Albanians worry that historic talks on Kosovo’s final status may also suffer.
Tough pre-conditions dash Kosovo's hopes of early discussion on independence.
Highly-publicised campaign fails to persuade Albanians and Serbs to hand over their firearms.
Disarming civilians in Albania, Kosovo and Macedonia means making them see guns are a threat to security, not a guarantee.
Internationals say they have incriminating material on former guerrilla commanders, but many Albanians believe it’s a witch-hunt.
Soren Jessen-Petersen’s dynamism and engagement with the community have revolutionised once-sceptical attitudes towards the UN-led authority.
UNMIK's transfer of justice and home affairs to Kosovars raises concerns that the two biggest parties may turn them into political fiefdoms.
Last month's violent riots have not shaken the internationals' determination to make Kosovo's leadership play by their rules.