Kosovo Independence Rankles Nations

American Voices

February 21, 2008 | ISSUE 44•08

The news of Kosovo’s secession from Serbia has been met with concern by countries such as China and Spain. What do you think?

If Kosovo becomes independent, Taiwan might follow and then China would only have 3.68 of its current 3.7 million square miles.

Jason Madden
Steamroller Operator
Though I know very little of their politics and current world view, I'm going to trust my sense memory of the word 'Kosovo' and assume this is bad.

Terry Plumber
Plumber
I just knew things would go to hell when they removed Milosevic from power.

Maxine De LaForcade
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