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The use of the ‘exceptionalism’ argument in Kosovo: an analysis of the rationalization of external interference in the conflict

The use of the ‘exceptionalism’ argument in Kosovo: an analysis of the rationalization of... Journal of Balkan and Near Eastern Studies, Volume 11, Number 3, September 2009 THEMES The use of the ‘exceptionalism’ argument in Kosovo: an analysis of the rationalization of external interference in the conflict SELVER B. SAHIN The Kosovo Assembly’s unilateral declaration of independence on 17 February 2008, which caused mixed reverberations in different parts of the world, was instantly recognized by some of the most influential members of the international community. The recognition of Kosovo’s independence almost 10 years after it came on the international agenda led some observers, such as Ker-Lindsay, to argue that it represented an evolutionary shift in international thinking in relation to the solution to the Kosovo problem that took place in the post-NATO military intervention period. Contrary to these claims, it is argued in this paper that the Kosovo Albanians already had the necessary international support to exercise the right to self-determination since the late 1990s. Kosovo’s leading journalist Veton Surroi, who also participated in the Rambouillet talks as a member of the Kosovo Albanian delegation, for example, put forward the already shifting international attitude in favour of the recognition of Kosovo’s independence before the launching of the NATO intervention: Ten years ago, nobody http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of Balkan and Near Eastern Studies Taylor & Francis

The use of the ‘exceptionalism’ argument in Kosovo: an analysis of the rationalization of external interference in the conflict

Sahin, Selver B.
Journal of Balkan and Near Eastern Studies , Volume 11 (3): 21 – Sep 1, 2009
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Journal of Balkan and Near Eastern Studies, Volume 11, Number 3, September 2009 THEMES The use of the ‘exceptionalism’ argument in Kosovo: an analysis of the rationalization of external interference in the conflict SELVER B. SAHIN The Kosovo Assembly’s unilateral declaration of independence on 17 February 2008, which caused mixed reverberations in different parts of the world, was instantly recognized by some of the most influential members of the international community. The recognition of Kosovo’s independence almost 10 years after it came on the international agenda led some observers, such as Ker-Lindsay, to argue that it represented an evolutionary shift in international thinking in relation to the solution to the Kosovo problem that took place in the post-NATO military intervention period. Contrary to these claims, it is argued in this paper that the Kosovo Albanians already had the necessary international support to exercise the right to self-determination since the late 1990s. Kosovo’s leading journalist Veton Surroi, who also participated in the Rambouillet talks as a member of the Kosovo Albanian delegation, for example, put forward the already shifting international attitude in favour of the recognition of Kosovo’s independence before the launching of the NATO intervention: Ten years ago, nobody

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