Relationship dossier
Brazil
Kosovo
Relationship assessment
Brazil’s non-recognition of Kosovo’s independence is a central feature of the relationship.
Brazil toward Kosovo
-15Brazil has not recognized Kosovo’s independence, withholding formal recognition of Kosovo as a sovereign state.
Kosovo toward Brazil
Not assessedOverall relationship
Not assessedHow to read these scores
Scores are rough judgments, not objective measurements or current verification. Directional scores describe government policy and conduct, not public opinion. The overall score is an independent estimate, never an average.
- −100
- Extreme sustained hostility
- −50
- Substantially adversarial
- 0
- Mixed or neutral, supported by knowledge
- +50
- Substantially cooperative
- +100
- Exceptionally close sustained partnership
“Not assessed” means there is no recorded score. Pair existence makes no claim about diplomatic recognition or established relations.
Relationship context
Overview
Brazil has not recognized Kosovo’s independence, leaving Kosovo’s status as a bilateral issue. Information about Kosovo’s government conduct toward Brazil is insufficient to assess that side of the relationship.
Areas of tension
- Brazil’s non-recognition of Kosovo’s independence
Key developments
Brazil did not recognize Kosovo following its declaration of independence.
Major uncertainties
- The scope of Kosovo’s government engagement with Brazil is unclear.
- The extent of any direct bilateral cooperation is unclear.