International Intervention into Kosovo

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This paper discusses the question of whether or not international intervention into the Kosovo crisis was necessary. It specifically discusses how the prevailing philosophy of international law is applied to the case. The paper begins by describing the background of the situation in Kosovo. It then focuses on the United Nations' and NATO's charters. Finally, the paper analyzes the situation in Kosovo through the applicable international law in order to reach a conclusion as to whether or not the international intervention was legitimate.

Table of Contents:
The Kosovo Quagmire
The Philosophy of International Law
International Law and Kosovo Intervention

From the Paper:

"Today, the United Nation backed talks have made some progress on technical matters, although ultimate resolution remains a distant hope. Both parties continue to be opposed to the question of Kosovo's status itself. Even this year, an international draft resolution for independence for Kosovo has been rewritten at least four times. The main reason for this is that Russia, a member of the United Nations Security Council, has raised the issue that creating a sovereign Kosovo goes against international law principles of state sovereignty. On the other hand, the United Nations Security Council fears that if Kosovo Albanian's demand for independence is not granted, escalated violence will occur and thus international peace and security will be threatened. In other words, the ongoing question of international law and legitimacy continues to work its way out."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Brownlie, Ian. Principles of Public International Law. 6th ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2003.
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• Crocker, Chester, Hampson, Fen and Pamela Aall. Turbulent Peace: The Challenges of Managing International Conflict. Washington, D.C.: United States Institute of Peace Press. (2001).
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• Holzgrefe, J.L. and Robert O. Keohane. Humanitarian Intervention: Ethical, Legal and Political Dilemmas. Cambridge University Press. (2003).

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