Education as an aspect of soft power in solving the Kosovo-Metohija problem

Abstract

Solving the Kosovo-Metohija issue is a long-term problem that is of great scientific and social importance, both for the immediate participants in the dialogue and for the Balkans. The paper discusses the potential of education as an aspect of soft power, which can serve as a tool for establishing a "new climate" between political officials in Belgrade and Pristina. The main hypothesis of the paper is that education, as one of the aspects of soft power, has broad potential in solving the Kosovo-Metohija issue. The scientific methods of content analysis - historical and quantitative method will be used in the paper. The main objective of the paper is to improve relations and communication between Belgrade and Pristina in relation to this issue, through educational cooperation. Recommendations for the execution and development of educational cooperation, which can contribute to the improvement of the situation and the achievement of positive outcomes acceptable to all participants in the Kosovo-Metohija dialogue have been presented. Soft power is imposed as an effective solution for achieving harmonized interests, peace and stability.