Kosovo
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Serbia, Kosovo, and Bosnia in Biblical Context (Illyricum)
1. Introduction The modern nations of Serbia, Kosovo, and Bosnia and Herzegovina occupy a geographical area historically referred to as Illyricum in Roman times. Though not prominent in the biblical narrative, Illyricum is explicitly mentioned by Paul in the New Testament as the westernmost extent of his evangelistic efforts. These…
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Historical Conflicts Comparable to the Russia–Ukraine War
Historical Conflicts Comparable to the Russia–Ukraine War: Strategic Lessons from Afghanistan, Kosovo, and Crimea Introduction The Russia–Ukraine war has reshaped 21st-century geopolitics, exposing fragile borders, contesting international norms, and sparking global debate over sovereignty, intervention, and military alliances. Yet, while its context is contemporary, the themes underpinning the conflict are…
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The Kosovo Conflict (1998–1999)
The Kosovo Conflict (1998–1999): Ethnic Tensions and International Military Intervention Introduction The Kosovo War of 1998–1999 was a violent culmination of ethnic, political, and territorial disputes in the Balkans following the disintegration of Yugoslavia. Centred on tensions between Kosovo’s majority Albanian population and Serbian authorities, the conflict drew international attention…
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Contested Sovereignty and Asymmetric Autonomy
Contested Sovereignty and Asymmetric Autonomy: A Comparative Study of Subnational Movements and State Responses Abstract This article explores the complex dynamics of contested sovereignty and subnational autonomy through a comparative analysis of seven cases: Québec (Canada), Catalonia (Spain), Kosovo (Serbia), Hong Kong (China), Greenland (Denmark), Taiwan (China), and Hong Kong…
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Kosovo’s Independence and the Serbia Dispute
Kosovo’s Independence and the Serbia Dispute: Historical and Strategic Implications Introduction Kosovo’s declaration of independence from Serbia in 2008 remains one of the most contested statehood claims in modern Europe. While over 100 countries, including the United States and most EU member states, recognise Kosovo as a sovereign state, others—most…