Securing new recognitions, non-membership in international organizations, security institutions, cooling relations with the US, non-implementation of some laws and the need to create some new laws are considered to be the main issues that accompany the state of Kosovo even 17 years after independence. Those familiar with the current circumstances describe the period of state formation as a period of extraordinary opportunities, but of modest achievements. Meanwhile, it is estimated that the political process has gone through great zigzags and turbulences and that there is still much work to be done as a state in transition. Former Constitutional Court judge, Kadri Kryeziu told KosovaPress that the obstacles during these years are non-membership in the Council of Europe, NATO, UN and Interpol. In addition, he also mentioned the ongoing troubles with Serbia. Kryeziu emphasizes that Kosovo is in great need of new recognitions of states, for which he says that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stalled in this process. Among other things, former Constitutional Court judge Kadri Kryeziu recalls that during these 17 years Kosovo has had problems implementing some laws. Professor of international relations Afrim Hoti emphasizes the need for a final agreement on mutual recognition with Serbia, which according to him will open the prospect of functioning on the international stage. On the eve of the 17th anniversary of Kosovo's Independence, Hoti considers the cooling of relations with its main ally - the USA - to be worrying. Professor Hoti says that during this period, the achievements of the state of Kosovo, in addition to the support from friendly states, have been modest. Among other things, Hoti states that in terms of agreements, Kosovo has not had and still does not have the position it deserves. According to him, our state has lacked agreements that would consolidate Kosovo's international subjectivity. He adds that even those agreements that have been reached or have been implemented very little tarnish the image and hinder the further consolidation of our country. Kosovo declared itself an independent state on February 17, 2008, and has been recognized by more than 110 countries around the world. The last recognition came from the state of Israel five years ago. Full article in the subscription system.