Two concerns dominated the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) discussion on exit strategies in the disputed territory of Kosovo. Delegates went back and forth arguing what the main issue destabilizing the nation of Kosovo is: the social tension between ethnic Croatians and ethnic Serbians, or the military conflicts.
Outspoken delegates from the United States, Hungary, and Denmark pushed strongly for the implementation of an emergency task force, while Slovenia, Canada, and Luxembourg argued that this would not be an effective way to support Kosovo’s status as a developing nation.
According to delegates, the funding for the task force would come from the European Union (EU), in hopes that by supporting Kosovo, they will join the European Union, thus creating a stronger economic force.
Throughout an extended moderated caucus, delegates argued the positives to this exit strategy. Many believe that Kosovo must have an emergency task force to keep the peace between the violent groups in the area. The United States suggested the use of a Kosovo Response Force (KRF), which would assist exclusively with peacekeeping as prominent military forces are removed from Kosovo.
Outspoken delegates from the United States, Hungary, and Denmark pushed strongly for the implementation of an emergency task force, while Slovenia, Canada, and Luxembourg argued that this would not be an effective way to support Kosovo’s status as a developing nation.
According to delegates, the funding for the task force would come from the European Union (EU), in hopes that by supporting Kosovo, they will join the European Union, thus creating a stronger economic force.
Throughout an extended moderated caucus, delegates argued the positives to this exit strategy. Many believe that Kosovo must have an emergency task force to keep the peace between the violent groups in the area. The United States suggested the use of a Kosovo Response Force (KRF), which would assist exclusively with peacekeeping as prominent military forces are removed from Kosovo.