I have never been in favor of an independent Kosovo. Although not particularly fond of the Serbs, I always declared myself in favor of a partition. There was a time when I advocated a 51 to 49 percent split in favor of the Serbs, for historical reasons. Today, I would be content if the Serbs get North Kosovo and some extra shrines-adjacent areas. I say this because it may be difficult for them to get more after the U.S., the U.N., the E.U. and NATO wrongheadedly made Kosovo "independent." I was shocked at this decision! You do not rip out the heart of a nation in exchange for leting it "join the European Union"! In French, that is called chantage! The more important reason is that, after Sarajevo and Srebrenica genocides, God Himself may be willing to punish the Serbs! It is very unwise to wrestle with God! In view of the above, I think that he U.S. would be well advised to rethink the Serb new-found willingness to settle for a partition!

I have never been in favor of an independent Kosovo. Although not particularly fond of the Serbs, I always declared myself in favor of a partition. There was a time when I advocated a 51 to 49 percent split in favor of the Serbs, for historical reasons. Today, I would be content if the Serbs get North Kosovo and some extra shrines-adjacent areas. I say this because it may be difficult for them to get more after the U.S., the U.N., the E.U. and NATO wrongheadedly made Kosovo "independent." I was shocked at this decision! You do not rip out the heart of a nation in exchange for leting it "join the European Union"! In French, that is called chantage! The more important reason is that, after Sarajevo and Srebrenica genocides, God Himself may be willing to punish the Serbs! It is very unwise to wrestle with God! In view of the above, I think that he U.S. would be well advised to rethink the Serb new-found willingness to settle for a partition!

Independency versus public international law

A precarious conflict that has increased since Kosovo declared its wish to become a sovereign state.
It’s a conflict that is well known through the history of humankind. And it won’t be solved without further reflections about the autonomy of flanking territories.
It should be seen as chance for a territorial domino effect which finally should lead to a peaceful cooperation and reciprocal acceptance.

Even though the term “independence” seems to be antithetic, when USA and the European Union have to take the Kosovo by the hand to teach it walking on its own, it should be seen as a indispensable escort until finally an acceptance of official borders is assured.
The main target should be a diplomatic rapprochement between Serbia and Kosovo supervised in a moderate way.

Advantages for USA and European Union? Why not? Even if their shelter is expedient, it’s ok when they succeed in smoothing over differences.
As long as the Kosovo is not regarded as a strategic object for future military invasions, it’s fine.
The most important aim should, as always, be the improvement of living conditions of the people.

To Ardian

you said:

"This is the way the slavics treat the human been (the word is "being"), the innocent civilians. This is the way the Serbs treated innocent Croatian, Bosnian and Dardanian civilians."

You just forgot to mention that Croats are also "slavics", as you say. And Bosnians, too. And Slavenians, and Czechs, and Slovaks, and Poles, and Belarus, and Ukrainians... Who knows, maybe Dardanians, nation who disappeared form the Balkans more then 20 centuries ago, were also "slavics", but you didn't want to mention that, 'couse it wouldn't fit in the picture of the "barbaric slavics" you want to impose onto the people.

More than four IIIyrian Entities compose Albania.
LABEATS, TAULANTS, ALBANS, ENKELEIS, DARASETS and KAONS.
All of them speaks Illyrian language but with different dialects. Three first has a very distinct Illyrian dialect named GEGE and the rest has another Illyrian dialect named TOSKE.
On 1912 they united in one single state and agreed to be named Eagle’s Land. SHQIPERIA.
The foreign “SKOLARS” named Albania based on the name of only one of the Entities.
This was not only Ignorance but also a big mistake of these “very educated Scholars“.
The situation then was so critical for SHQIPETARET, so they accepted any injustice and compromise. This was the big price they pay to gain the independence. Of course many other Illyrian entities was ignored. This has been done in purpose to use Illyrian territories as a trade merchandise to please slavics, which in return were used in two wars. The Slavics paid their price. They lost 56 million people 1908 – 1946. Illyrian paid bigger price. They were spread over 5 different states.
It's about time to recognize the historical right of Kosova (Dardania) to have its destiny fulfilled-That is full independence. Kosova never was a Serbian province. It was there, since the times of birth of European civilization, a very distinct Dardanian/llyrian identity. Always populated by Dardanias who, although under constant pressure of forcefully migration by Serbian shovinism, Tito's Yugoslavia & Milloshevic's Serbia, still make up 92% of the population. They speak ilirian language with the dialect GEGE. Serbs always have been a minority there. We know that Serbs appeared in Balkans (then llyria) only by the 6th Century AD, and they speak a language more similar to Ukrainian then Russian. They have always been a minority and 'the story' of Kosova being the Heartland of Serbia is just a pure Serbian nationalist fantasy. Facts Speak Louder Than Words and Serbian’s Lies Will Collapse by Themselves. Serbs always have been considered as oppressors there, not just by Albanian majority, but also by other ethnic groups too. Serbs just occupied Kosova during the rise of the Serbian nationalism early 20th century from Ottomans, who by then were loosing the Balkans after 500 years of occupation. Now Kosova should be Free!
To find the answer for the question “do you think Kosovo’s independence will strengthen separatist movements elsewhere”, please refer to:
http://www.acesofww2.com/germany/aces/Hartmann.htm
Erich Hartman – top ace of all the time. German Luftwaffe Bf 109 Pilot.
Near the end of WWII, in early May 1945, Hartmann, then Gruppenkommandeur of famous Jagdgeschwader 52, and his Commodore, Hermann Graf, ground crew, family members, and other civilians, who had joined the squadron, seeking protection approaching Russian army, moved west in direction of territory already occupied by US troops. On May 8th, 1945, the soldiers and civilians surrendered to US troops in the region between Bavaria (German province) and Czech border. But on May 17th, the US Army delivered all of these German troops and civilians to the Red Army. How did the Russian troops treat the civilians? They tortured, raped German woman, children at least 12 years old. Some woman were shot after the rapes. Others were not so lucky. A twelve year old girl whose mother had been raped and shoot being raped by several solders. She died from these acts soon afterward. Then more Russian came, and it began all over again. During the night, entire German families committed suicide with men killing their wives and daughters, then themselves. This is the way the slavics treat the human been, the innocent civilians. This is the way the Serbs treated innocent Croatian, Bosnian and Dardanian civilians. If any entity of human been will be treated like that, then they are in title to ask and gain the independence.

Views supported and seconded. For one moment lets assume that the Kosovo independance issue is driven by self interest of USA and Europe. So what? is what I want to say. The actual perspective that needs to be kept in mind is that this needed to happen. Keep aside the potential challenges in Russian relations, in Serbian discomfort and in general regional outlook. Kosovo had to go that route to carve out its future and ensure its sustainability. Getting caught up in the strings that bind everything together would complicate everything that needs to be done. An unfettered approach is the only way forward. Hooray for that approach.