Kosovo: Current Issues and U.S. Policy

Abstract

On February 17, 2008, Kosovo declared its independence from Serbia. On February 18, the United States recognized Kosovo as an independent state. Of the 27 EU countries, 22 have recognized Kosovo, including key countries such as France, Germany, Britain, and Italy. Serbia and Russia have heatedly objected to the recognition of Kosovo's independence. Independent Kosovo faces many challenges, including its relations with Serbia and Serbs in Kosovo, as well as weak institutions, an underdeveloped economy, and the impact of the global financial crisis. Vice President Joseph Biden visited Kosovo on May 21, 2009, after stops in Bosnia and Serbia the previous two days. He received a hero's welcome in Kosovo, where he declared that the "success of an independent Kosovo" is a U.S. "priority."

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 12, 2010
Accession Number
ADA518972

Entities

People

  • Steven Woehrel

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  • Library of Congress

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  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Administrative Personnel
  • Agreements
  • Central Asia
  • Congress
  • European Union
  • Governments
  • International Organizations
  • International Relations
  • Judiciary
  • Law
  • Military Training
  • Minority Groups
  • National Governments
  • Personnel Management
  • Recognition
  • Training
  • United States

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  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.