A New Nation Born
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7249034.stm
But what about other places that want their independence?
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080215...e_movements;_ylt=AruyOgGePSVSJSHoSkKntvl0bBAF
I see nothing wrong with Kosovo becoming an independent country, especially after Serbia treated them. But I wonder about the ethnic Serb minority in Kosovo. Would they rebel, or leave Kosovo which was probably they're homeland for centuries? And what becomes of relations between Russia and the West? Some say the Cold War may start again.
As for other places wanting to be their own separate countries, I see nothing wrong with that, as long as violence isn't used. Movements like the Basques or the Corsicans shouldn't granted automatic independence just because Kosovo got theirs. Yes, the Basques try not hurt anyone by letting people know in advance they are going to attack, but still. Any use of violence should delay independence requests.
Kosovo's parliament has unanimously endorsed a declaration of independence from Serbia, in a historic session.
Celebrations went on into the night after Prime Minister Hashim Thaci promised a democracy that respected the rights of all ethnic communities.
Serbia's PM denounced the US for helping create a "false state".
And a split later emerged at the UN Security Council when Russia said there was no basis for changing a 1999 UN resolution on Kosovo's status.
Seven Western countries said it was quite clear the situation had moved on
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7249034.stm
But what about other places that want their independence?
Sean Connery thinks a Scottish nation is a bonnie notion. How about Spain's Basque country becoming a REAL country? And what's wrong with a People's Republic of Vermont?
There are at least two dozen secessionist movements active in Europe alone, and scores of others agitating for sovereignty around the globe. All of them, experts warn, will be emboldened by Sunday's expected proclamation of the Republic of Kosovo.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080215...e_movements;_ylt=AruyOgGePSVSJSHoSkKntvl0bBAF
I see nothing wrong with Kosovo becoming an independent country, especially after Serbia treated them. But I wonder about the ethnic Serb minority in Kosovo. Would they rebel, or leave Kosovo which was probably they're homeland for centuries? And what becomes of relations between Russia and the West? Some say the Cold War may start again.
As for other places wanting to be their own separate countries, I see nothing wrong with that, as long as violence isn't used. Movements like the Basques or the Corsicans shouldn't granted automatic independence just because Kosovo got theirs. Yes, the Basques try not hurt anyone by letting people know in advance they are going to attack, but still. Any use of violence should delay independence requests.