Legality of Kosovo's Secession to be Settled Soon

While the US is supportive of Kosovar independence, they need to tread very, very carefully around the precedents about to be set by the ICJ. The legal claims being extended in support of Kosovo independence could very easily be used to turn over Los Angeles and San Antonio to Mexico. From the BBC:

The International Court of Justice is due to rule on the legality of Kosovo's unilateral secession from Serbia.

Judges will issue a non-binding ruling on Serbia's claim that Kosovo's declaration of independence was a violation of its territorial integrity.

If the ICJ sides with Serbia, Kosovo could be pushed into negotiating a settlement. The opposite could see more countries recognising its independence.

Earlier, the US reaffirmed its "full support" for an independent Kosovo.

The commander of the Nato-led peacekeeping force meanwhile said its 10,000 troops were ready for any violence sparked by the ruling.

69 of the UN's 192 countries have recognised Kosovo's independence. Key players:
For- US, Japan, Germany, France, UK, Italy, Turkey, Albania, Croatia, Montenegro, Macedonia
Against- Serbia, Russia, China, India, Spain, Greece, Romania, Slovakia, Cyprus, Bosnia

By: Brant