Secession

Assessing the Legality of Kosovo’s Declaration of Independence

Christopher Borgen • Mar 18 2008 • Articles

On February 17, 2008, the parliament of Kosovo declared Kosovo’s independence from Serbia. This essay considers whether the declaration of independence and the recognition by various states of that declaration can be justified under existing international law.

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