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Arlind V. Bytyqi

The New Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and his election to the office signify a light of optimism for - at least - a noteworthy shift in foreign policy that the Russian Federation has been conducting recently. Putin’s successor, who has yet to be ‘discovered’ with regards to his political approaches to global issues, may become the answer to the ever-growing tensions between the West and Russia on key political affairs that have dominated world politics recently. It is not, however, a black and white situation. Medvedev has a string attached to him, called Vladimir Putin.

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Power trip

Blackbird

Blackbird writes from Mitrovica

We regularly post about our experiences in Kosovo at Kosovo Travelogue .

Inexplicably, we have enjoyed nearly uninterrupted power since Independence Day. Residents of Pristina—just a few miles southeast of here—may not understand what is so remarkable about this, but I often meet residents of Pristina who are unaware of life in the rest of Kosovo. These residents of Pristina are usually internationals.

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Serbia: a path of isolation

Dijedon Ymeri
Kosova The century long ambition of the Kosovo Albanians has been finally achieved. The festivities of the Albanians and their joy were broadcasted throughout the world. Read More Add Comment (1)

Kosovo Draft Constitution - Analysis

Alexandra Channer

Movement for Self-Determination!
This constitution describes the absence of sovereignty and democracy inside Kosovo.

After 142 articles, it states that the Ahtisaari Plan is prior to the Constitution in law, and that the International Presence (EULEX) in Kosovo, holds final executive authority. Only EULEX has the right to interpret the Ahtisaari Plan and to make decisions relating to it.

The first 142 articles describe an imaginary fairyland of competences that the Kosovo government will have after the EU presence has left, in the hope that no one will have the energy to read the last 17 articles which explain how the EU will govern Kosovo now and decide itself, when or if ever to leave.

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Parallel structures