Implications For International Law
The declaration of independence triggered an international debate over whether the case has set a precedent that could apply to other separatist movements or is a special case. The recognition of Kosovo's independence by 102 UN member states out of 193 UN states, according to many sources, has given fresh impetus to other separatist movements. Months afterwards, Russia recognised Abkhazia and South Ossetia citing Kosovo's independence, which it did not recognise, as a precedent. It ultimately also led to increased tensions in Bosnia-Herzegovina, where Republika Srpska vetoed the Kosovo recognition on the ground that it would then secede in order to make up for the loss to Serbia. It may also have consequence on Taiwan's and its cross strait relations with the People's Republic of China.
Read more about this topic: International Court Of Justice Advisory Opinion On Kosovo's Declaration Of Independence
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