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Discuss “Kosovo’s independence hinges on freedom from oppression”

History is undeniably important as a defining factor in a nation’s identity. From understanding a culture’s history, it’s possible to learn how that culture got where it is today and where it’s going. But how far back does one have to go in a nation’s history in order to validate its present?

Historical issues evolve every day, and new problems can emerge at any moment. Old qualms need to be respected, but at what point should we allow the problems of the present to override the issues of the past? In the case of Kosovo, responding to the present is the best way to alleviate the problems of the past, and, for that reason, Kosovo’s independence should be universally acknowledged.

On Feb. 17, Kosovo officially declared its independence...

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