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Understanding the Complexities of Kosovo's Independence
Few issues in modern international relations have garnered as much contention as the case of Kosovo. Since its declaration of independence from Serbia in 2008, the situation has polarized global opinions and continues to reverberate throughout discussions of other geopolitical conflicts. At the heart of this issue is the delicate balance between established international norms regarding self-determination and the growing pressures faced by ethnically distinct groups yearning for autonomy.