KOSOVO is still in crisis because nations divided about this so-called new nation

Kosovo obtained part independence when America and many European nations gave the go ahead for the creation of this new nation. However, it is clear that things are not plain sailing because many other nations did not support this elitist adventure, therefore, the wider international community was ignored. So today we have a situation where some nations support this new state, however, the majority of nations in Africa, Asia, and South America, do not! Also, the Russian Federation, Spain, and some other European nations, refuse to accept this American led adventure. So what does the future hold for Kosovo?

Firstly, the current status of limbo is a shock to America and many European nations because they believed that the majority of other nations would follow suit, however, at the moment this isn`t happening. Therefore, the influence of the Russian Federation, China, and other nations who are against the independence of Kosovo, is much deeper than America imagined. Also, many nations are aghast by the elitism of this new venture and of course many nations worry that the same may happen to them.

Another negative side effect is the fact that Abkhazia in Georgia, and other would be nations in other parts of the world, claim that they have the same natural rights. Of course the United States, the United Kingdom, and others, are claiming that Kosovo is unique, but of course this is not based on reality because you have too many conflicts all over the world. So a "can of worms" is the real cause and effect of this naive policy.

Also, the international community, on a whole, is saying that this colonial attitude is really not warrented and of course major institutions, like the United Nations, have been violated and the same applies to international law. So we have a genuine dilemma over this issue. Sadly, nations like the United States believe that they are above the international community because they also bypassed international law when they attacked Iraq and bombed the former Yugoslavia.

The main difference between the Second Gulf War and the bombing of Yugoslavia is the current weakness of America with regards to fighting on the ground because they can not contain either Afghanistan or Iraq. Also, theRussian Federation is no longer so weak and China, India, and other emerging powers refuse to be pushed around. Therefore, it is clear that the world is in transition at the moment and global hegemony is not se easy these days.

Within Kosovo itself you also still have major divisions and this especially applies to northern Kosovo because the Serbian minority is relatively sizeable throughout parts of northern Kosovo. Therefore, you have major flashpoints and providing the Serbians, and other minorities, remain, then it is not going to be easy to rule over all of Kosovo. Also, the international community must still guard and protect Serbians, and others, in southern Kosovo. This in itself is evidence that the institutions of Kosovo are weak.

The longer this situation remains the more confident Serbia will be because partition may still happen and this is probably the best option that Serbia can hope for. Also, the new moderate leader of Serbia who is pro-European Union helps Serbia because they have to listen to his opinions and demands, and this may lead to a face saving deal? Therefore, it is clear that much work still needs to be done and the Russian Federation is the main stumbling block for Kosovo Albanians, however, for Serbians, this nation is a blessing in disguise.

Lee Jay Walker Dip BA MA

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