Kosovo - a Precedent?

Kosovo s declaration of independence on 17 February 2008 has had a profound and polarising impact on international relations. While over a third of the world s countries have recognised Kosovo, others have been concerned that it sets a precedent for secessionist minorities. Indeed, Kosovo appears to have been used as a precedent in the Russia-Georgia conflict over South Ossetia. The book brings together contributions from leading academics on the legal aspects of Kosovo and, in particular, the International Court of Justice s Advisory Opinion of 2010. The result is an extensive examination from a variety of experts on Kosovo and its impact on international law.