The recent International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling on Kosovo’s declaration of independence seems to have lead to more questions than answers in the aftermath of the court’s non-binding opinion. There have been both humorous takes such as If Kosovo can secede, what stops Mexifornia from declaring independence from the US and more serious articles such as “New Politicial Situation” according to Karabakh President. Whether the international court and players like it, people are seriously looking at the court’s opinion and asking “how does this relate to me” or “how can I use this to my advantage?”
Of course, depending on who you ask, the ICJ ruling can and cannot be applied to other frozen conflicts around the world from Indonesia to the Russian Federation republics. Here is a collection of various articles from both sides on the issue:
Of course, depending on who you ask, the ICJ ruling can and cannot be applied to other frozen conflicts around the world from Indonesia to the Russian Federation republics. Here is a collection of various articles from both sides on the issue:
- Anaylsis: What are the disadvantages of applying the Kosovo example to Karabakh
- Tatarstan nationalist leader encouraged by Kosovo ruling
- ICJ Ruling Passes the Rubicon for New States
- ICJ Ruling could inspire Indonesian separatists
- Germany assured Greek Cypriots about ICJ ruling
- Kosovo statehood a special case: No parallel to Tamil-Tigers
