U.S. analyst bemoans "unsatisfactory Kosovo solution"

Well, it's too late for the US and EU to find a solution. They had their chance but failed miserably.

This fairy tale about "Kosova Independence" will shortly be exposed for what it really is, total hogwash!

Whenever the US attempts to find a solution, it tends to turn into conflict for obvious selfish reasons.

The world has had enough. Look at Iraq, Afghanistan and now Lebanon. A complete mess and the world is beginning to revolt against unworkable US hegemony.

Patience.

there is one single thing the US and their western "allies" can do at all: emphasizing Serbia´s territorial integrity as it is reassured in UNSC 1244.

every other ineffectual attempt to appease the region will fail.

seems like they still do not realize who they are dealing with.

Suzana,

Over the past months many analysts have commented on Kosovo in Dutch and Belgian newspapers. Most analysts are pessimistic about Kosovo's future. Some say that Kosovo is a nonviable state because it has an extremely weak economy. Others believe that under the leadership of former KLA members human rights of minorities will further deteriorate (some say that in a few years from now there will be no Serbs living below the Ibar river). Other analysts predict that due to organized crime and corruption, a handful of people will become rich, while the majority of Kosovars will live in poverty. All in all, I have not read a single article saying that independent Kosovo has a bright future...

Lets be clear here. The only progress being made for the Albanians in Kosovo is self-isolation.

This attempt for independence is already dead in the water - China and Russia have nothing more to do. They have already said "No" and that's final.

What have the Albanians achieved since the IUDI? Yes, that's right... absolutely nothing! Come on, think hard, what has changed or what will change? No one cares for the Albanian fairy tale apart from the Albanians themselves.

The IUDI is a blessing in disguise for Serbia. We can now re-establish control over Kosovo for our loyal citizens and it has awoken the people to break free from the chains of the world dictators. May 11 is the turning point.

Just to be clear, Serbia is not interested in ruling the Albanians so please show the same respect. You can believe as much as you want in your "irreversible and nothing can stop blah blah" stories but please, tell someone who cares (assuming someone exists).

I think this was a good analysis from Woodrow Wilson Center and I agree with most of it. It will never be successful to try to punish Serbia, especially not on false premises. To work WITH Serbia is the only way to succeed in building a stable region.

The only satisfactory solution is -

The recognition by US, some EU members and other US cronies that Kosovo is an illegitimate, undecided part of the world as long Serbs and Serbians are declared persona-non Grata by non existent, non-declared Govt. of Kosovo...

The truth is that US as many times is backing the wrong horse...!

I have to agree with you there, Marco. There's a big difference between policymakers who could give a hoot about post-independence performance of Kosovo Province as long as it's (in)dependent. And then there's actual socio-political analysts who have written nothing by sobering and pessimistic predictions about the future of Kosovo. I haven't read one article in any Western newspaper, journal, or editorial, that gives any bright future for Kosovo other than "the Albanians are happy they are no longer under Serbia".

Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance. Business and Marketing 101. Unfortunately those spearheading Kosovo's premature independence willfully overlooked that little tidbit.

Ahmet Isufi, can you cite any examples of Jovan and other Serbians claiming that UNSC resolution 1244 is illegal? As far as I can remember I have never seen any Serbian official or correspondent claim that the resolution is illegal.

"Jovan,
I hate to bust your boobles but before Kosova declared UDI, You and everybodyelse from Serbia used to say 1244 is illegal and UNMIK is an occupying power. Now all of sudden 1244 is leagal. Come guy make up your mind.
(Ahmet Isufi, 9 May 2008 14:08)"

as for UNSCR 1244: I must correct you! I have always said that the UN is the only legitimate organisation on the territory of the southern serbian province! and last but not least: UNSCR is binding law, something your extremist-leaders have ignored..., you either don´t read properly, or you just don´t understand the difference, my dear!

UNSCR 1244 is in force, and that is ...well, very good!

Not publishing my comment in direction to protect "good policeman's" statement is contraproductive,also. There's no "bad" or "good".. If you want to prevail , they're all same.. To conquer or "buy time" , they're working all together - as a team !! "GOD - not needed if the DEVIL is ignored". (my own) IGNORE!!

This analyst just stated what most of the people feel: that the present situation in KOsovo will have to change. The 'independent Kosovo State' as it is right now is INDEFENSIBLE.
'Democratic' country inaugurated in most outrageous crimes? "Democratic" country
where elderly and young Serbs are guarded by 100 soldiers day and night?
There is no hegemony, power or blackmail to the Serbs or their allies that can make them change their minds.

It has been said all along what could happen when Kosovo got independence. Other areas could face similar problems where ethnic peoples want there independence. I think the USA has tried to prove to the Muslim world that there war on terror is not anti Islamic, hence granting Kosovo its independence and also they will not allow Bosnian Serbs to seperate from the muslim side of Bosnia. In different times i dont think the US and EU would have supported Kosovo.

This statement just proves that what the pro-Serb camp has been telling us about US media and US analysts being anti-Serbian was not true at all.

Remember that this is just the opinion of an analyst and that 100's of other analysts support Kosovo's independence.

Don't only read the headline but also the end where this analyst realizes that independence is a reality and can not be undone.

The independence of Kosovo is an irreversible action.

Jovan

Wishful thinking, but it will never happend. Not even China or Russia can stop Kosova let alone any of our neighbors.

Jovan,
I hate to bust your boobles but before Kosova declared UDI, You and everybodyelse from Serbia used to say 1244 is illegal and UNMIK is an occupying power. Now all of sudden 1244 is leagal. Come guy make up your mind.

"...he probably can't even find the map of Kosovo."

(American Diplomat, 10 May 2008 10:50)

it's very easy to find a map of kosovo... just look at a map of serbia and there at the bottom you can find serbia's southern provice, kosovo.

Ahmet Isufi, can you cite any examples of Jovan and other Serbians claiming that UNSC resolution 1244 is illegal? "As far as I can remember I have never seen any Serbian official or correspondent claim that the resolution is illegal.
(PJD, 9 May 2008 14:55) "

Nikolic declared last year that UNMIK was an occupying force.
It is is easy for us Albanians to remember these things because these are gaffe's from Serb politicians from which we gain a lot.
Another gaffe was Kostunica stating he is in a holy war with NATO and the US.
How about that Serb minister that declared that evolution does not exist and that is a lie.
(johny, 9 May 2008 23:32)

How about Thaci's lie about having control in the north. Or about his lie that Kosovo will be admitted into the UN shortly, or that he isn't a criminal. I could go on but you get my drift.

Ahmet Isufi, can you cite any examples of Jovan and other Serbians claiming that UNSC resolution 1244 is illegal? "As far as I can remember I have never seen any Serbian official or correspondent claim that the resolution is illegal.
(PJD, 9 May 2008 14:55) "

Nikolic declared last year that UNMIK was an occupying force.
It is is easy for us Albanians to remember these things because these are gaffe's from Serb politicians from which we gain a lot.
Another gaffe was Kostunica stating he is in a holy war with NATO and the US.
How about that Serb minister that declared that evolution does not exist and that is a lie.

John Siltides? B92, are you kidding me?
He's a buddy of James Jatras, a member of some obscure Greek Lobby, or perhaps a greek nationalist group that preaches greek mythology all day long. B92, He is a not an analyst and I shall point out that he probably can't even find the map of Kosovo. I just thought take my time to explain to the b92 public about this "analys".

Have a wonderful day!

All this is ephemeral and meaningless. As long as the West (Core EU+US)keeps talking about "carrot and stick" and treats the Orthodox world as the slightly darker step child of Europe (good for labor in the field and "prima nocte") the problems will continue. And Romanians and Bulgarians better watch it because they're not quite out of the woods yet.

it's very easy to find a map of kosovo... just look at a map of serbia and there at the bottom you can find serbia's southern provice, kosovo.
(vujadin, 10 May 2008 22:11)

provided that you can find serbia vujo ;)

@ vujadin

don´t you think that was too complicatedly explained? we are talking about an american AND diplomat.....

Honestly, who cares what this man says?

He can't change the situation or influence anything. If he really wanted to influence the final decision he should've opened his mouth and spoken up about, oh let's see, at least 6 months ago while the talks were still going on!

Sorry Mr. "analyst", take your comments and apply them to another part of the world in a similar situation as the one in the Balkans.

Kosovo's independence was finalized 3 months ago. Anyone who still talks about it as if they're gonna change anything is either a) in denial, b) delusional, or c) ignorant.

Take your pick.

Jovan,
I hate to bust your boobles but before Kosova declared UDI, You and everybodyelse from Serbia used to say 1244 is illegal and UNMIK is an occupying power. Now all of sudden 1244 is leagal. Come guy make up your mind.

Jovan

Wishful thinking, but it will never happend. Not even China or Russia can stop Kosova let alone any of our neighbors.

Ahmet Isufi, can you cite any examples of Jovan and other Serbians claiming that UNSC resolution 1244 is illegal? "As far as I can remember I have never seen any Serbian official or correspondent claim that the resolution is illegal.
(PJD, 9 May 2008 14:55) "

Nikolic declared last year that UNMIK was an occupying force.
It is is easy for us Albanians to remember these things because these are gaffe's from Serb politicians from which we gain a lot.
Another gaffe was Kostunica stating he is in a holy war with NATO and the US.
How about that Serb minister that declared that evolution does not exist and that is a lie.

This statement just proves that what the pro-Serb camp has been telling us about US media and US analysts being anti-Serbian was not true at all.

Remember that this is just the opinion of an analyst and that 100's of other analysts support Kosovo's independence.

Don't only read the headline but also the end where this analyst realizes that independence is a reality and can not be undone.

The independence of Kosovo is an irreversible action.

"Jovan,
I hate to bust your boobles but before Kosova declared UDI, You and everybodyelse from Serbia used to say 1244 is illegal and UNMIK is an occupying power. Now all of sudden 1244 is leagal. Come guy make up your mind.
(Ahmet Isufi, 9 May 2008 14:08)"

as for UNSCR 1244: I must correct you! I have always said that the UN is the only legitimate organisation on the territory of the southern serbian province! and last but not least: UNSCR is binding law, something your extremist-leaders have ignored..., you either don´t read properly, or you just don´t understand the difference, my dear!

UNSCR 1244 is in force, and that is ...well, very good!

John Siltides? B92, are you kidding me?
He's a buddy of James Jatras, a member of some obscure Greek Lobby, or perhaps a greek nationalist group that preaches greek mythology all day long. B92, He is a not an analyst and I shall point out that he probably can't even find the map of Kosovo. I just thought take my time to explain to the b92 public about this "analys".

Have a wonderful day!

there is one single thing the US and their western "allies" can do at all: emphasizing Serbia´s territorial integrity as it is reassured in UNSC 1244.

every other ineffectual attempt to appease the region will fail.

seems like they still do not realize who they are dealing with.

The only satisfactory solution is -

The recognition by US, some EU members and other US cronies that Kosovo is an illegitimate, undecided part of the world as long Serbs and Serbians are declared persona-non Grata by non existent, non-declared Govt. of Kosovo...

The truth is that US as many times is backing the wrong horse...!

Suzana,

Over the past months many analysts have commented on Kosovo in Dutch and Belgian newspapers. Most analysts are pessimistic about Kosovo's future. Some say that Kosovo is a nonviable state because it has an extremely weak economy. Others believe that under the leadership of former KLA members human rights of minorities will further deteriorate (some say that in a few years from now there will be no Serbs living below the Ibar river). Other analysts predict that due to organized crime and corruption, a handful of people will become rich, while the majority of Kosovars will live in poverty. All in all, I have not read a single article saying that independent Kosovo has a bright future...

Ahmet Isufi, can you cite any examples of Jovan and other Serbians claiming that UNSC resolution 1244 is illegal? As far as I can remember I have never seen any Serbian official or correspondent claim that the resolution is illegal.

Lets be clear here. The only progress being made for the Albanians in Kosovo is self-isolation.

This attempt for independence is already dead in the water - China and Russia have nothing more to do. They have already said "No" and that's final.

What have the Albanians achieved since the IUDI? Yes, that's right... absolutely nothing! Come on, think hard, what has changed or what will change? No one cares for the Albanian fairy tale apart from the Albanians themselves.

The IUDI is a blessing in disguise for Serbia. We can now re-establish control over Kosovo for our loyal citizens and it has awoken the people to break free from the chains of the world dictators. May 11 is the turning point.

Just to be clear, Serbia is not interested in ruling the Albanians so please show the same respect. You can believe as much as you want in your "irreversible and nothing can stop blah blah" stories but please, tell someone who cares (assuming someone exists).

This analyst just stated what most of the people feel: that the present situation in KOsovo will have to change. The 'independent Kosovo State' as it is right now is INDEFENSIBLE.
'Democratic' country inaugurated in most outrageous crimes? "Democratic" country
where elderly and young Serbs are guarded by 100 soldiers day and night?
There is no hegemony, power or blackmail to the Serbs or their allies that can make them change their minds.

"...he probably can't even find the map of Kosovo."

(American Diplomat, 10 May 2008 10:50)

it's very easy to find a map of kosovo... just look at a map of serbia and there at the bottom you can find serbia's southern provice, kosovo.

Well, it's too late for the US and EU to find a solution. They had their chance but failed miserably.

This fairy tale about "Kosova Independence" will shortly be exposed for what it really is, total hogwash!

Whenever the US attempts to find a solution, it tends to turn into conflict for obvious selfish reasons.

The world has had enough. Look at Iraq, Afghanistan and now Lebanon. A complete mess and the world is beginning to revolt against unworkable US hegemony.

Patience.

I think this was a good analysis from Woodrow Wilson Center and I agree with most of it. It will never be successful to try to punish Serbia, especially not on false premises. To work WITH Serbia is the only way to succeed in building a stable region.

I have to agree with you there, Marco. There's a big difference between policymakers who could give a hoot about post-independence performance of Kosovo Province as long as it's (in)dependent. And then there's actual socio-political analysts who have written nothing by sobering and pessimistic predictions about the future of Kosovo. I haven't read one article in any Western newspaper, journal, or editorial, that gives any bright future for Kosovo other than "the Albanians are happy they are no longer under Serbia".

Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance. Business and Marketing 101. Unfortunately those spearheading Kosovo's premature independence willfully overlooked that little tidbit.

It has been said all along what could happen when Kosovo got independence. Other areas could face similar problems where ethnic peoples want there independence. I think the USA has tried to prove to the Muslim world that there war on terror is not anti Islamic, hence granting Kosovo its independence and also they will not allow Bosnian Serbs to seperate from the muslim side of Bosnia. In different times i dont think the US and EU would have supported Kosovo.

Not publishing my comment in direction to protect "good policeman's" statement is contraproductive,also. There's no "bad" or "good".. If you want to prevail , they're all same.. To conquer or "buy time" , they're working all together - as a team !! "GOD - not needed if the DEVIL is ignored". (my own) IGNORE!!

Ahmet Isufi, can you cite any examples of Jovan and other Serbians claiming that UNSC resolution 1244 is illegal? "As far as I can remember I have never seen any Serbian official or correspondent claim that the resolution is illegal.
(PJD, 9 May 2008 14:55) "

Nikolic declared last year that UNMIK was an occupying force.
It is is easy for us Albanians to remember these things because these are gaffe's from Serb politicians from which we gain a lot.
Another gaffe was Kostunica stating he is in a holy war with NATO and the US.
How about that Serb minister that declared that evolution does not exist and that is a lie.
(johny, 9 May 2008 23:32)

How about Thaci's lie about having control in the north. Or about his lie that Kosovo will be admitted into the UN shortly, or that he isn't a criminal. I could go on but you get my drift.

it's very easy to find a map of kosovo... just look at a map of serbia and there at the bottom you can find serbia's southern provice, kosovo.
(vujadin, 10 May 2008 22:11)

provided that you can find serbia vujo ;)

@ vujadin

don´t you think that was too complicatedly explained? we are talking about an american AND diplomat.....

All this is ephemeral and meaningless. As long as the West (Core EU+US)keeps talking about "carrot and stick" and treats the Orthodox world as the slightly darker step child of Europe (good for labor in the field and "prima nocte") the problems will continue. And Romanians and Bulgarians better watch it because they're not quite out of the woods yet.

Honestly, who cares what this man says?

He can't change the situation or influence anything. If he really wanted to influence the final decision he should've opened his mouth and spoken up about, oh let's see, at least 6 months ago while the talks were still going on!

Sorry Mr. "analyst", take your comments and apply them to another part of the world in a similar situation as the one in the Balkans.

Kosovo's independence was finalized 3 months ago. Anyone who still talks about it as if they're gonna change anything is either a) in denial, b) delusional, or c) ignorant.

Take your pick.