Savo <http://www.blogger.com/profile/01793836194423547986> has left a new comment on your post "Is <http://www.antic.org/Weblog/2008/03/is-kosovo-end-of-europe.html> Kosovo the End of Europe?":
“The West’s stance is inconsistent and self-contradictory. If it supports Kosovo’s independence, why does it oppose the independence of Flanders in Belgium?” I would add the lack of support for Tibet’s independence (who wants to deal with China), no serious support for an independent Palestine, Kurdistan, Tamil region in Sri Lanka, and many others. The current world order is based on realism, or Realpolitik, the oldest and most used theory of international relations. The realist approach views states as rational and unitary factors focused solely on self-interests, national security, and balance of power. Realism influences states to pursue their national interests even if they are contrary to the interests of other states and peoples. Morals, ethics, and legality are the least important principles for realists. The West is not driven by humanitarianism in Kosovo. Kosovo is important to the West only because it is a battleground where they are opposing Russia. SAVO HELETA Author of "Not My Turn to Die: Memoirs of a Broken Childhood in Bosnia" http://savoheleta.livejournal.com Posted by Savo to Serbian News Network - <http://www.antic.org/Weblog/> SNN at 3:50 PM
