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The Right To Self-Determination And Statehood: The Case Of Kosovo, Besfort Rrecaj

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Introduction To explore self-determination is, in the words of Antonio Cassese”, a way of opening a veritable Pandora’s Box.” Indeed, the historical evolution of the concept reveals that it has been subjected to ambiguity, misconception and contradictory application. Over the years, it was redefined and re-applied on the basis of the interests of particular states. More recent events, namely the dissolution of the USSR and Yugoslavia, have given a new perspective to the meaning of self-determination. In this post Cold War era, greater attention is being paid to the enforcement of human rights and with it, a broader understanding of …