The KLA and the Kosovo war: from intra-state conflict to independent country

The research framework views armed struggle as an expansion of political strategies, or as a way for resistance/liberation movements to attain their goals. Kosovo’s conflict has been a protracted one, and in this respect shares resemblances with other cases of occupation and/or self-determination and liberation. The research aims to identify the origins and objectives of the movements concerned, their transition from non-violent to armed struggle and the reasons for this shift. The study offers an account of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA), analyzing some of the root causes leading to its formation and how it has transformed itself into a civilian force.