2008 Woodie Awards
Kosovo's independence causes international tension
Zach Schools
Issue date: 3/13/08 Section: Opinion
The collapse of Yugoslavia in the early 90s left Eastern Europe in chaos.
Kosovo, a small territory in the south of Yugoslavia, was absolved into the new Serbian Republic. Over 15 years later, the Kosovo territory attempts to declare independence from Serbia, and start its own republic, hopefully with the backing of the United Nations. Unfortunately, the United Nations was not enough to quell the dispute and help Kosovo break free from Serbia peacefully. Ultimately they suggest that Kosovo stay conjoined with Serbia. Instead, Kosovo writes a Declaration of Independence and on Feb. 17, declared itself legally separate from Serbia.
Kosovo is the cultural center of the Albanian providence, so naturally Serbia was reluctant to let an area of such rich cultural development slip from their control.
When Kosovo declared independence without any UN troops present, violence erupted. Riots in the streets, protestors burning Serbian flags and many religious leaders gave rousing speeches declaring that Kosovo will always be a part of Serbia. The bishop of the Serbian Orthodox Church even called upon citizens to take up arms from Russia to stop the annexation if at all possible.
The United States has officially recognized Kosovo as an independent state, along with France and the UK. However, the other two UN big players, China and Russia, see the declaration as a violation of international law.
I fully agree with America's stance on Kosovo's independence. A young, oppressed fledgling country like Kosovo should have the right to its own independence, sovereignty, commerce and domestic laws.
Let's not forget the way that the British colonies felt in 1776. UN and United States peacekeeping troops sent to the unstable region have a definitive purpose, especially given the level of hostility by Albanians and Serbs toward the region. Use of troops in this region of Europe would certainly be a better reinforcement to the ideal and powers of democracy then any surge or invasion in the Middle East.
Kosovo wishes for independence and would gladly accept any western support, if not for their independence, then for at least a peacekeeping authority to stagnate the increasing violence toward Kosovo and its civilians.
Kosovo, a small territory in the south of Yugoslavia, was absolved into the new Serbian Republic. Over 15 years later, the Kosovo territory attempts to declare independence from Serbia, and start its own republic, hopefully with the backing of the United Nations. Unfortunately, the United Nations was not enough to quell the dispute and help Kosovo break free from Serbia peacefully. Ultimately they suggest that Kosovo stay conjoined with Serbia. Instead, Kosovo writes a Declaration of Independence and on Feb. 17, declared itself legally separate from Serbia.
Kosovo is the cultural center of the Albanian providence, so naturally Serbia was reluctant to let an area of such rich cultural development slip from their control.
When Kosovo declared independence without any UN troops present, violence erupted. Riots in the streets, protestors burning Serbian flags and many religious leaders gave rousing speeches declaring that Kosovo will always be a part of Serbia. The bishop of the Serbian Orthodox Church even called upon citizens to take up arms from Russia to stop the annexation if at all possible.
The United States has officially recognized Kosovo as an independent state, along with France and the UK. However, the other two UN big players, China and Russia, see the declaration as a violation of international law.
I fully agree with America's stance on Kosovo's independence. A young, oppressed fledgling country like Kosovo should have the right to its own independence, sovereignty, commerce and domestic laws.
Let's not forget the way that the British colonies felt in 1776. UN and United States peacekeeping troops sent to the unstable region have a definitive purpose, especially given the level of hostility by Albanians and Serbs toward the region. Use of troops in this region of Europe would certainly be a better reinforcement to the ideal and powers of democracy then any surge or invasion in the Middle East.
Kosovo wishes for independence and would gladly accept any western support, if not for their independence, then for at least a peacekeeping authority to stagnate the increasing violence toward Kosovo and its civilians.
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SRBIJA
posted 6/14/08 @ 9:53 PM CST
KOSOVO IS THE HEART OF SERBIA.
They're basically screwed on their own and the author of this article is probably a shiptar as well if he supports them. (Continued…)
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