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
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Approximate Pages = 7 (250 words per page double spaced)
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