Serbs desert their KPS posts . . . Ridiculous

Today, in a show of solidarity, Kosovo Serb police abandoned their posts and demanded that they be put under the command of the United Nations.   This is absolutely ridiculous, absolutely irresponsible and absolutely sad that it has come to this.  It’s a blow to the rule of law and another win for ethnic nationalism.
It is one [...]

A War Of Words . . . But What Will Follow?

Kosovo’s Prime Minister, Hashim Thaci, finally broke his silence with regard to the recent inflammatory comments by government officials in both Serbia and Russia about Kosovo’s independence.  Thaci vowed that Kosovo will guard every ”inch” of its territory — clearly referring to the heavily disputed area of North Mitrovica.  Obviously, though, that is easier said than done.  
Indeed, a showdown is in the making.  [...]

Russia and Serbia To Kosovo: We must break you!

In the last few days, both the Serbian and Russian government have seemingly taken a page out of the playbook of Ivan Drago.  Its message to Kosovo pretty much amounts to this:  We must break you!  That’s too bad, because both Russia and Serbia’s statements, as well as their lack of statements, have revealed that history has [...]

To Serbia’s Government Officials: What are you guys doing?

As reported yesterday, two of Kosovo’s border posts were burned down by an angry Serbian mob.  The SRSG and Kosovo’s Prime Minister Hasim Thaci have already condemned the attacks.  The SRSG and Thaci have also appealed for calm.
But what about statements by Serbia’s government officials, like Tadic or Kostunica, that condemn the attacks and appeal to its [...]

The Border Posts, The Border Posts, The Border Posts are on Fire!

Breaking:  In a twisted form of political expression, Serb mobs (which included Serb officers) opposed to Kosovo’s independence torched not one, but two Kosovo border posts.  The situation became so bad that NATO peacekeepers were called in to restore order and evacuate the police officers manning the posts. 
While it is fine to take out your frustrations on the current [...]

Serbia Takes Its First Official Step Toward Isolation

While the U.S., England, several EU countries and other regional countries have recognized Kosovo’s independence, Serbia has vowed to prevent international recognition of Kosovo’s independence. Serbia has downgraded diplomatic relations with all countries that have recognized Kosovo’s independence, withdrew their diplomats from several countries, have demanded that the Secretary General of the United Nations annul Kosovo’s independence, and charged Kosovo President [...]

A momentous occasion for Kosovo

I had the privilege of walking on Mother Theresa street yesterday amongst thousands of Kosovars witnessing history being made.  At 3:39 p.m., Kosovo officially took its first step as an independent country.  Whatever side you are on, you could not help but be moved by excitement and hope.  After years of struggle and active diplomacy with their international partners, [...]