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But then you can argue that for any province within Kosovo as well... if let's say the two northern regions of Kosovo were to secede and join Serbia or opt for independence.

Or within Macedonia, or Croatia, ...

by vladimir on Mon Mar 16th, 2009 at 10:01:40 AM EST
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Yes, that is true. Once Kosovo secedes there's no reason why the North of Kosovo cannot secede in its turn.

Or Istria from Croatia, for that matter.

Which is why "the international community" doesn't like to allow the redrawing of borders to begin with. Once you pop, there's no stop.

Most economists teach a theoretical framework that has been shown to be fundamentally useless. -- James K. Galbraith

by Carrie (migeru at eurotrib dot com) on Mon Mar 16th, 2009 at 10:06:14 AM EST
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