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ICJ i Deklaracija o neovisnosti Kosova: Analiza, pravne i političke implikacije
The ICJ on the legality of Kosovo’s Declaration of Independence

Author(s): Asim Jusić, Dragan Gajin
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences
Published by: Atlantska inicijativa: Udruženje za promicanje euroatlantskih integracija BiH
Keywords: International Court of Justice; Kosovo's declaration of independence; Serbia; International law; International politics; democratization;

Summary/Abstract: The July 2010 announcement by the ICJ of its Advisory Opinion for the UN General Assembly regarding the legality of Kosovo’s Declaration of Independence has caused quite a stir in political and academic circles around the world, giving rise to speculation about the effects of this Opinion on future secessionist movements. This article analyzes arguments made by Serbia before the Court, the decision itself, and its implications.

  • Issue Year: 2011
  • Issue No: 6-7
  • Page Range: 117-123
  • Page Count: 7
  • Language: English