Kosovo: The Stage is Set

Finally the decision has been made, Kosovo has declared its independence. After months of debates and political strifes between various actors the country has made a final call. Of course now we all look to see what happens next. Already Serbia has called the declaration illegal with Russia denouncing Kosovo as well. What is important to watch now is how Russia and Serbia will react to the situation. What kind of solutions are these countries prepared to execute? Kosovo does have a United Nations force of 17,000 troops if that helps at all. I doubt that Russia or Serbia would commit military action but I see that the economic structures throughout the region may became severely strained as every country takes a side. We shall see this week exactly how the world reacts.