On September 12, the Trump administration suspended its strategic dialogue with Kosovo, citing unspecified actions and statements from caretaker Prime Minister Albin Kurti. What is a strategic dialogue and why does it matter? A strategic dialogue is a diplomatic tool used by the United States to advance bilateral relations with various countries. Why did the United States suspend the strategic dialogue? The US decision to suspend the strategic dialogue with Kosovo carries immediate and troubling implications for Kosovo and its minority communities, particularly ethnic Serbs in the north.