17 February, Kosovo is one year old. On 17 February last year, Kosovo unilaterally declared its independence. The day before the one year anniversary, Hashim Thaci, Kosovo’s prime minister, optimistically declared: “Kosovo will become a member of NATO, the European Union and the United Nations, and we will be recognized by the entire world.” In reality, Panama was the latest of 54 countries among which 22 EU member states- to recognize Kosovo’s independence. Is there reason to celebrate?
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