Kosovo's Future Status and U.S. Policy

Abstract

The future status of Kosovo is perhaps the most sensitive and potentially destabilizing political question in the Balkans. The Administration views "getting Kosovo right" as key to integrating the Balkans into Euro-Atlantic institutions. This report discusses the issue of Kosovo's future status; that is, whether it should become an independent country, or have some form of autonomy within Serbia. The United States and its partners in the international Contact Group proposed in November 2003 that Kosovo's status could be reviewed in mid-2005, if Kosovo makes "sufficient" progress in meeting certain standards. However, widespread anti-Serb riots in Kosovo in March 2004 exposed serious weaknesses in Kosovar and international institutions and raised questions about U.S. and international strategy in Kosovo. The 109th Congress may consider legislation on Kosovo's status. This report will be updated as events warrant.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 27, 2005
Accession Number
ADA469386

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  • Steven Woehrel

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  • Library of Congress

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