Reuters, 26 Jan 2007 20:28:00 GMT
When the Kosovo will be independent than there are problems with Abkhazia and South Ossetia in Georgia. Another aspect of this "problematic of indepence" is the ethnic territory from the kurds ...
Darlan says:
"I don't think there is a ready solution to the Kosovo mess at all, and just cutting it loose, as an independent nation, sets a very dangerous precedent. Especially since both sides have very strong emotional ties to the region (Kossovo was where the Serbs first fought for independence from the Ottoman Turks in the 14th century).
For example, Russia-- which hates the former Soviet Republic of Georgia-- is pressing for both Abkhazia and South Ossetia, two regions of Georgia in which non-Georgians form the majority, to leave Georgia. If Kosovo breaks off from Serbia, then South Ossetia and Abkhazia will probably be pushed to do the same from Georgia.
Furthermore, the Kurds in Turkey would argue very loudly that they deserve the same treatment. While I have a lot of sympathy for the Kurds overall, if the Kurds press for independence-- by the same principle as Kosovo's would-be independence-- then the USA would be forced into an impossible, no-win situation of either supporting the Kurds against our erstwhile Turkish ally, or enraging the Kurds by denying them the same right."
Source: Response to “Kosovo's 'independence lite'”
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Darlan, I wrote a response to your comment on my Kosovo blog. Here is what I said:
Darlan, What you're talking about is essentially the right of all people to self-determination as guaranteed by international law. And yes, there is speculation that if Kosovo is granted independence, other disputable territories may want to secede and form countries of their own. But it seems not many people understand that the right to self-determination doesn't automatically mean the right to secede under international law. All peoples are entitled to basic human rights, and they should be free to determine their identity, freely use their own language and pursue their cultural and economic development. If these rights are granted within a state to a group of people, then they don't have a legal basis for secession. If these rights are denied to them, only then are they allowed under international law to pursue an independent state, even if that means taking up arms. This is as true for Kosovo as it is for Transdnestria or Abkhazia.
Going back to Kosovo, here is an article that arguably makes one of the best case for Kosovo's independence: http://www.iwpr.net/?p=bcr&s=f&o=242220&apc_state=hbgibcr6c61c06acbe534b4e1245fe0e45ec6cf Instead of focusing on why Kosovars deserve their own country, it explains why Serbia would be better off without its troublesome province. But even these arguments may not be enough to persuade Serbia to let go of Kosovo.
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