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. Talks on Kosovo's status could start in the fall of 2005, if Kosovo is deemed to have made sufficient progress on a set of standards established by the international community. The 109th Congress may consider legislation on Kosovo's status. This report will be updated as events warrant. For more on the current situation in Kosovo, see CRS Report RL31053, "Kosovo and U.S. Policy."

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 19, 2005
Accession Number
ADA476806

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  • Steven Woehrel

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  • Library of Congress

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  • European Union
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  • Intergovernmental Organizations
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  • International Security
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  • Security
  • United States
  • Violence

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