What do you think of Kosovo's independence?

What do you think of Kosovo's independence?
Feb 16, 2008 03:35
guestwar	In recent days, some medias reported that Kosovo will declare its independence on Feb.17. It seems that Kosovo has made up its mind to get its independence. On this issue, those powerful nations have different stances. EU and US support Kosovo to be independent. However, Russia opposes this strongly. Some people don't think Kosovo will get its independence easily because Serbia won't let it Kosovo apart from it so easily. A war might be ignited. What are your opinions on Kosovo's independence? Do you think it will get its independence successfully?

Feb 16, 2008 03:35

guestwar

In recent days, some medias reported that Kosovo will declare its independence on Feb.17. It seems that Kosovo has made up its mind to get its independence. On this issue, those powerful nations have different stances. EU and US support Kosovo to be independent. However, Russia opposes this strongly. Some people don't think Kosovo will get its independence easily because Serbia won't let it Kosovo apart from it so easily. A war might be ignited.

What are your opinions on Kosovo's independence? Do you think it will get its independence successfully?

Feb 17, 2008 09:04	#1
APAULT Points: Join Date: Mar 11, 2006 Status: Offline	I support any group wanting wanting to be independent provided it is not separating with all the wealth. This applies to all countries, not just Serbia and Kosovo.

Feb 18, 2008 21:41	#2
LEOPOLD219 Points: Join Date: Feb 7, 2007 Status: Offline	The stances of Five Permanent Powers are quite divided. China and Russia stand in one side. USA has its own position. It is a headache for EU.

Feb 19, 2008 03:34	#3
GUEST1840	European Union officials said that Britain, France and Germany were expected to recognize Kosovo 48 hours after the declaration, in part to try to prevent Russia and Serbia from rallying opposition to recognizing Kosovo.

Feb 19, 2008 21:39

LEONARDO
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Kosovo’s move appeared a litmus test of the international community's attitudes towards secession movement.

In Asia, the majority is against. China, Indonesia and Sri Lanka unanimously criticize the independence. Russia has the same stance with China. Japan is hesitating.

USA, France, UK , Germany and Australia back Kosovo's independence.

Others follow big powers' lead and were divided into two sides.

Asian countries and Russia fear the " Domino Effect". Russia is particularly in fear of " the snake". Indonesia has just ended the chaos of " Free Aceh Movement" in 2004, which is the legacy of Tsunami. Tamir Tiger is still a trouble for Sri Lanka. Separatist Movement is on the rise in the recent era. It is a very complicated issue. One thing is for sure: any sovereign country does not expect to see " the Domino Effect" occuring in their own land. Indonesia don't want to see East Timor's independence either.

Feb 24, 2008 22:04	#5
FRANKENSTEIN Points: Join Date: Nov 29, 2004 Status: Offline	Free Aceh Movement had a conflicts with Indonesian authority for 30 years. Yea, it was due to the Tsunami that the conflict was resolved.

Feb 27, 2008 03:37	#6
BLUESKY001 Points: Join Date: Nov 9, 2007 Status: Offline	"Tamir Tiger is still a trouble for Sri Lanka. " Sri Lanka's leaders should learn from Russian leaders in crashing the separatists. They need to be tough on the separatists.

Mar 1, 2008 21:06	#7
YVONNE Points: Join Date: Nov 29, 2004 Status: Offline	Quote: "I support any group wanting wanting to be independent provided it is not separating with all the wealth. This applies to all countries, not just Serbia and Kosovo. " Can you further your point, Apault? I am not sure what do you really mean?

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