The Kosovo Conflict
Once again Yugoslavia is in the mist of turmoil. The Kosovo Liberation Army, supported by most ethnic Albanians, is openly rebelling against Serbian rule. The tension in Kosovo is the result of explosive growth of the Albanian population. Although Serbs administer power over Kosovo, it is approximately 90% Albanian. The result has lead to resistance to Serbian control and an aim for Albanian independence. Conflict is not new to this historically unsettled part of the world but yet the globe watches to see NATO's reaction. The question then remains, how should NATO countries respond and with what action, if any, should be taken. NATO, the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, was established in 1949 and currently contains 19 state members. Its main focus is defending its members, and creating wider stability throughout the Mediterranean and Euro-Atlantic area. NATO decisions are made on the basis of consensus after discussion with all member nations. It does not have a dominant authority and therefore, decisions must be made by all member countries and action only taken when all are in NATO's most current controversial issue is the Kosovo conflict. Until recently, threats have been t
Macedonia currently has a large population of Albanians and already there has beenresistance toward Macedonian control. Since the Fall of 1997 there have been incidents of violence between Albanians and police. The influx of Albanian refugees from Kosovo has created added tension in the region. The ethnic Albanians from Kosovo are generally more militant and pose a greater threat as weapons are being moved into Kosovo and out to supporters in Macedonia. The result of NATO's air strike has lead to a great amount of refugees. After contentious effort to persuade peace in the area through force, NATO should stop and reevaluate the situation. Some question will need to be asked. Are the air strikes causing more human rights issues? Is the export of so many people from Kosovo putting stress on neighbouring regions? Is the air strikes having any real influence on the Serbs and Albanian attitudes toward war? Only til significant military failure to create peace is recognized will these questions need to be asked.Until there is a point when the air strike is only seen as negative, NATO should continue its current action. It force fails then NATO should step back and set an example with peaceful methods. The fact that other areas of the world should not interfere with Yugoslav problems, is another global argument. NATO has to overlook this issue. A priority should be given to human rights and therefore, all action taken to obtain this, is justified. Canada, as part as NATO, should agree to current action. Prime Minister Jean Chretien said, "'the time has to tell the leader of the Republic of Yugoslavia that we cannot tolerate activities that he is imposing on the people of Kosovo.'" Until human rights are respected in Kosovo, by both the Albanians and the Serbs, Canada should support NATO.
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