Tiraspol Times & Weekly Review - world

U.S. disappointed with Kosovo for poor lobbying; limited recognition

Jason Cooper — Wed, 28 May 2008 23:39:44 -0500

According to newspapers and TV in Kosovo, the United States says Kosovo is doing a bad job at international lobbying. Deputy Assistant Secretary Rosemary DiCarlo is said to have strongly criticized the lack of results during her latest visit to Kosovo. Only a fifth of the world's countries have recognized Kosovo's independence declaration.

Let Abkhazia have freedom and openness, recommends Wall Street Journal

Times staff — Sun, 18 May 2008 00:54:21 -0500

Abkhazia is now virtually lost to Georgia says one of the world's largest newspapers. In its latest editorial on Abkhazia, The Wall Street Journal recommends a policy of freedom and openness instead of blockades and isolation. Georgia should lift sanctions and allow Abkhazia to freely trade with all of its neighbors.

Abkhazia expects int'l recognition of its de-facto independence

Times staff — Wed, 07 May 2008 19:50:27 -0500

The 'de facto' independence of the Republic of Abkhazia will be recognized sooner or later. That is the view of its president, Sergei Bagapsh. In a just-published interview he says "we want a lawful state, independent and democratic."

Let Somaliland be an independent country, int'l think tanks say

Jason Cooper — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 22:40:38 -0500

Two influential international think tanks are recommending independence and diplomatic recognition of Somaliland "sooner rather than later". In its latest report, the Senlis Council underlines the need for quick and official recognition of Somaliland. This is echoed by the International Crisis Group, which also supports international recognition of Somaliland's right to statehood.

South Ossetia opens embassy in Abkhazia

Times staff — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:10:48 -0500

South Ossetia has formally opened an embassy in Sukhumi, the capital of Abkhazia. The diplomatic event was attended by the presidents of the two unrecognized countries, South Ossetia's Eduard Kokoity and Abkhazia's Sergei Bagapsh. In Transdniestria, South Ossetia already has a consulate but no embassy yet.

Putin: Russia will support Abkhazia, South Ossetia

Jason Cooper — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:23:32 -0500

Russia's President says Russia will provide all necessary support and assistance to the republics of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. Vladimir Putin also warns Georgia against trying to conquer the two states with military attacks. Along with Transdniestria, they are now seeking international recognition of their independence.

Northern Cyprus between independence and re-unification; possible PMR precedent

Jason Cooper — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 02:21:16 -0500

The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) has begun talks with its internationally recognized neighbor on re-unification. The possibility of a precedent setting status resolution model for the Moldova/PMR conflict is not ruled out. But as an already de-facto independent state, the TRNC prefers the Kosovo precedent and is at the same time seeking international recognition of its current status.

Supporting independence, Cheney says U.S. wants a two-state solution

Karen Ryan — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 01:53:07 -0500

In support of independent statehood, Dick Cheney recommends the creation of a new and separate country as the best solution to territorial dispute. The US Vice President says that a free and independent Palestine is "long overdue". Comparisons are now made to the Moldova/Transdniestria status talks and the possibility of American support for a similar two-state outcome.

Kosovo lack of sovereignty puts recognition in doubt

Marius Oroveanu — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 21:59:27 -0500

With veto power in the hands of a German citizen, Kovoso is not truly sovereign and should not be recognized as a sovereign state says an analyst. Its government also lacks control over a large part of its claimed territory, mostly in the north. In the latest incident in the area, Kosovo's leaders were unable to act and had to turn to the United Nations and NATO for help.

Condoleezza blasts South Ossetia's independence: "It’s not going to happen"

Jason Cooper — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 21:04:34 -0600

South Ossetia has formally asked the international community to be recognized as an independent state like Kosovo has been. But despite a much longer period as a 'de facto' independent country, the US Secretary of State immediately ruled out the same rights for Ossetians as for Kosovars. Condoleezza Rice was brief and to the point: "It’s not going to happen!"