De Facto State Identity And International Legitimation

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De Facto State Identity and International Legitimation

Author : Sebastian Klich
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2021-11-28
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781000484533

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De Facto State Identity and International Legitimation by Sebastian Klich Pdf

Examining the state identity formation and international legitimation of de facto states, this book provides a deeper understanding of the relationship between de facto states, the international state system and international society. The book integrates International Relations theories to construct a framework of normative standing for de facto states, to better understand the social system they inhabit and the stasis in their relationship with international society, demonstrated through detailed case study analysis. Klich appraises the recognition narrative of de facto states in order to analyse their state identities, and constructs a framework for normative standing in an original synthesis of English School, constructivism and legitimacy scholarship. The explanatory utility of that framework is then applied and analysed through detailed fieldwork conducted across an original set of case studies ― Nagorno Karabakh, Somaliland, and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq ― that have varying degrees of international engagement and parent state relationships. It will be of interest to scholars and students of International Relations, International Relations theory, Peace and Conflict studies, Comparative Politics, as well as Middle Eastern studies, East African studies, and Post-Soviet studies.

International Society and the De Facto State

Author : Scott Pegg
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2019-12-16
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781000708578

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International Society and the De Facto State by Scott Pegg Pdf

Originally published in 1998, International Society and the De Facto Society explores the phenomenon of de facto statehood in contemporary international relations. The de facto state is almost the inverse of what Robert Jackson has termed the ‘quasi-state’. The quasi-state has an ambassador, a flag, and a seat at the United Nations, but it does not function positively as a viable governing entity. Its limitations though, do not detract from sovereign legitimacy. The de facto state, on the other hand, lacks legitimacy yet effectively controls a given territorial area and provides governmental services to a specific population. The book engages in a birth, life, and death or evolution examination of the de facto state.

Kurdistan’s De Facto Statehood

Author : Kamaran Palani
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 86 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2022-09-09
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781000684407

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Kurdistan’s De Facto Statehood by Kamaran Palani Pdf

This book explains the dynamics and nature of Iraqi Kurdistan’s de facto statehood since its inception in 1991, in particular the vicissitudes de facto independence since then. The work examines de facto statehood in Kurdistan, and uncovers the dynamics of de facto statehood in Kurdistan at internal, national and international levels. Kurdistan’s de facto statehood is shown to be inherently characterised by fluidity. In this book, fluidity is defined as a highly unstable feature of de facto statehood in the relational context of non-recognition. The book includes interviews with a number of high-profile politicians and policy makers from the region. These provide unique insights into such issues as the four main factors at play in the fluidity of the de facto state of Kurdistan: the balance of power between Erbil and Baghdad; the level and form of internal fragmentation; the change of strategies to gain international recognition; and the uncertain and fluctuating external support. This book will be of much interest to students of statehood studies, Middle Eastern politics, and International Relations.

The State and Identity Construction in International Relations

Author : Sarah Owen Vandersluis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : International relations
ISBN : 033373291X

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The State and Identity Construction in International Relations by Sarah Owen Vandersluis Pdf

This collection examines the changing meanings of sovereignty and legitimacy in the late 20th century. The chapters are organised into two sections. The first section addresses our understandings of the state in international relations, focusing primarily on changes in the nature and role of the state since the end of World War II. The chapters in the second section address more directly the relationships between the state and non-national identities.

Perspectives on the State Borders in Globalized Africa

Author : Yuichi Sasaoka,Aimé Raoul Sumo Tayo,Sayoko Uesu
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2022-02-25
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781000542783

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Perspectives on the State Borders in Globalized Africa by Yuichi Sasaoka,Aimé Raoul Sumo Tayo,Sayoko Uesu Pdf

Assessing the different kinds of borders between African nations, the contributors present a borderland and trans-region approach to understanding the challenges and opportunities facing the peoples of the African continent. Africa faces rampant violence, terrorism, deterioration of water-energy-food provision, influxes of refugees and immigrants, and religious hatred under the trends of globalization. Solutions for these issues require new perspectives that are not attempted by conventional state-building approaches. Statehood is limited in many places on the African continent because many states are combined by loose political ties. African states’ borders tend to be regarded as porous and fragile. However, as the contributors to this volume argue, those porous borders can contribute to cultural and socio-economic network construction beyond states and the creation of active borderlands by increasing people’s mobility, contact, and trade. A must read for scholars of African studies that will also be of great value to academics and students with a broader interest in nationhood, globalization, and borders.

Making Sense of Cyber Capabilities for Small States

Author : Francis C. Domingo
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2022-03-28
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781000553062

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Making Sense of Cyber Capabilities for Small States by Francis C. Domingo Pdf

Domingo explores the potential of cyber capabilities for small states in the Asia-Pacific, the most active region for cyber conflict. He develops a systematic explanation for why Brunei, New Zealand, and Singapore have developed or are developing cyber capabilities. Studies on cyber conflict and strategy have substantially increased in the past decade but most have focused on the cyber operations of powerful states. This book moves away from the prominence of powerful states and explores the potential of cyber capabilities for small states in the Asia-Pacific, the most active region for cyber conflict. It develops a systematic explanation of why Brunei, New Zealand, and Singapore have developed or are developing cyber capabilities despite its obscure strategic value. The book argues that the distribution of power in the region and a "technology-oriented" strategic culture are two necessary conditions that influence the development of cyber capabilities in small states. Following this argument, the book draws on neoclassical realism as a theoretical framework to account for the interaction between these two conditions. The book also pursues three secondary objectives. First, it aims to determine the constraints and incentives that affect the utilization of cyber capabilities as foreign policy instruments. Second, the book evaluates the functionality of these cyber capabilities for small states. Lastly, it assesses the implications of employing cyber capabilities as foreign policy tools of small states. This book will be an invaluable resource for academics and security analysts working on cyber conflict, military strategy, small states, and International Relations in general.

Asymmetric Neighbors and International Relations

Author : Ian Roberge,Nara Park,Thomas R. Klassen
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2023-06-09
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781000892383

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Asymmetric Neighbors and International Relations by Ian Roberge,Nara Park,Thomas R. Klassen Pdf

With a range of case studies from every continent, the contributors to this book analyze the challenges that arise for states living with much larger neighbors, and the policies they develop to account for this asymmetry. Bringing together the perspectives of bilateral relations and the study of small states, this book analyzes a range of scenarios where one or more smaller countries must manage relations with a much larger neighbor or neighbors, from the perspective of the smaller countries. Each case presents different priorities, depending on the relationship between the states concerned, while highlighting the commonalities across the various scenarios. The range of cases and contributors is wide and diverse, with examples including Togo’s relationship with Ghana, Mongolia’s with China, and Colombia’s with Brazil – as well as more widely known examples such as Canada and the United States, or Australia and New Zealand. A valuable resource for scholars and students of international relations, and public policy of small- and medium-sized states.

The Uneven Offshore World

Author : Justin Robertson,Michael Tyrala
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2022-03-24
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781000547917

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The Uneven Offshore World by Justin Robertson,Michael Tyrala Pdf

Informed by world-systems analysis, this book examines the shifting patterns of accommodation and resistance to the offshore world, with a particular focus on Mauritius as a critical but underappreciated offshore node mediating foreign investment into India and Africa. Drawing on a large pool of financial data and elite interviews, the authors present the first detailed comparative study of the Mauritius–India and Mauritius–Africa offshore relationships. These relationships serve as indicative test cases of the contemporary global tax reform agenda and its promise to rein in offshore finance. Whereas India’s economic power and multilateral track record have enabled it to actively shape this agenda and implement it in a robust manner, most African countries have found themselves either unable to meet its stringent criteria or unwilling to do so out of fear that it might discourage investment. Its impact on offshore financial centers has likewise been limited. A few of the least sophisticated ones appear to have fallen by the wayside, but the rest have either remained largely unaffected, or, like Mauritius, succeeded in consolidating their operations and surviving the current round of regulatory headwinds. The findings suggest that the contemporary global tax reform agenda has thus far not only failed to make good on its promise but also actually reinforced numerous existing power hierarchies. The Uneven Offshore World is written in an accessible style and aimed at readers without specialized knowledge of tax issues.

A Theory of De Facto States

Author : Lucas Knotter
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2023-12-12
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781003822738

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A Theory of De Facto States by Lucas Knotter Pdf

A Theory of De Facto States offers a new perspective on the phenomenon of de facto states — political communities that manifest forms of statehood in international politics but lack international legal recognition — zooming in on two prominent examples, Somaliland and Kosovo. Employing a thorough understanding of classical realist theories of international relations, this book provides a fresh critique of the common ways in which existing research tends to identify the ostensible state features of these communities. In contrast to the prevalent portrayals of such features in terms of international legal, discursive, and/or everyday logics, this book argues that de facto states can be most fundamentally characterised as exceptional polities in international relations. Showcasing how the statehood and sovereignty of de facto states is based in international political crises, this book concludes that these entities function as recurring disruptions of any supposed international political order. A Theory of De Facto States will therefore be of interest to researchers of secession, de facto statehood, and International Relations theory alike.

Globalization, Multipolarity and Great Power Competition

Author : Hanna Samir Kassab
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2022-07-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781000613926

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Globalization, Multipolarity and Great Power Competition by Hanna Samir Kassab Pdf

In his new book, Hanna Samir Kassab examines changes and trends in international politics and the competition between great powers for control of the international system. He argues that the increase in geopolitical, economic, nationalist, and resource competition between three great powers, the United States, China, and Russia, points to the changing structure of the international system. This competition is a systemic one, focusing more on the rules and norms that defined the system since the end of the Cold War. This American-led unipolar order is translating into a multipolar one. Kassab begins by tracing the decline of the United States after the Iraq War (2003) and the Great Recession (2008) as well as the rise of China and the resurgence of Russia. He describes major foreign policy changes from George H.W. Bush to Donald J. Trump and how the various administrations approached the international system. Russia and China will increase their international influence as the United States pulls back from the international system. Written using simple jargon, Globalization, Multipolarity and Great Power Competition is equally accessible to academics and casual readers and laypeople interested in international politics.

Rethinking Post-Cold War Russian–Latin American Relations

Author : Vladimir Rouvinski,Victor Jeifets
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2022-06-07
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781000587470

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Rethinking Post-Cold War Russian–Latin American Relations by Vladimir Rouvinski,Victor Jeifets Pdf

Today, there is plenty of evidence that Russia has become a prominent external actor in Latin America and the Caribbean. Yet, few books have attempted to better understand the reasons behind Russia ́s return and Moscow’s continuous engagement in the region. In order to fill the gap, this volume offers the first interdisciplinary study of Russian-Latin American relations after the end of the Cold War. Across 16 chapters, leading experts from Russia, Europe, the United States, and Latin America collectively re-examine the Soviet legacy to reveal the conditions in which Russia operates today and identify the key trends of contemporary Russian relations with this part of the world. The book then moves on to provide a detailed case study analysis of Russia’s bilateral relations with Venezuela, Cuba, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, and Colombia, identifying the most critical dimensions of Russian engagement. Rethinking Post Cold-War Russian-Latin American Relations allows readers to identify the fundamental driving forces of Russia’s renewed commitment to the area, its strategies and experiences. The book will be of interest to readers of international relations and area studies, historians of modern Latin America, migration studies, political economy, and any political scientists interested in Russian decision-making.

Positive Security

Author : Gunhild Hoogensen Gjørv,Ali Bilgic
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2022-06-09
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781000599589

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Positive Security by Gunhild Hoogensen Gjørv,Ali Bilgic Pdf

This book critically conceptualises positive security and explores multiple areas in global politics where positive security can be studied as an alternative to the existing understandings and practices of security. Structured through a framework on the practice and ethics of everyday security, the book defines positive security as a focal point of contextual and spatiotemporal moments that emerge through encounters with ‘the other’ in everyday politics. In these moments, an actor can show attentiveness and humility towards ‘the other’. In this book, the authors present their own understandings of positive security, offering an in-depth discussion and analysis of the Global North and South divides, delving into many aspects such as human security, migration, gender, Indigenous issues and perceptions of security in the Arctic, and challenges and tensions for and within NATO. The book concludes by reflecting on the significance of positive security, looking at its application for other current issues, including how to understand and manage new (in)security challenges including hybrid threats and warfare. This book will be of interest to students and scholars of international relations, critical security, and peace studies.

Routledge Handbook of State Recognition

Author : Gëzim Visoka,John Doyle,Edward Newman
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 598 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2019-09-12
Category : History
ISBN : 9781351131735

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Routledge Handbook of State Recognition by Gëzim Visoka,John Doyle,Edward Newman Pdf

This new handbook provides a comprehensive and multidisciplinary overview of the theoretical and empirical aspects of state recognition in international politics. Although the recognition of states plays a central role in shaping global politics, it remains an under-researched and widely dispersed subject. Coherently and innovatively structured, the handbook brings together a group of international scholars who examine the most important theoretical and comparative perspectives on state recognition, including debates about pathways to secession and self-determination, the broad range of actors and strategies that shape the recognition of states and a significant number of contemporary case studies. The handbook is organised into four key sections: Theoretical and normative perspectives Pathways to independent statehood Actors, forms and the process of state recognition Case studies of contemporary state recognition This handbook will be of great interest to students of foreign policy, international relations, international law, comparative politics and area studies. Chapter 19 of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www.taylorfrancis.com under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license.

The Kurdish Liberation Movement in Iraq

Author : Yaniv Voller
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2014-09-04
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781134590964

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The Kurdish Liberation Movement in Iraq by Yaniv Voller Pdf

Investigating the transformation of the Kurdish liberation movement in Iraq this book explores its development from an armed guerrilla movement, engaged in a war for liberation with the government in Baghdad, into the government of a de facto Kurdish state known as the Kurdistan Regional Government. The book seeks to better explain the nature and evolution of the Kurdish liberation struggle in Iraq, which has had important implications over regional geopolitics. Despite attracting growing international attention, the struggle remains understudied. By applying the theoretical framework of de facto statehood to the post-1991 Kurdish liberation movement, the book offers a new approach to understanding the struggle, with a thorough empirical investigation informed by International Relations theory. Identifying international legitimacy, interaction and identity as significant themes in the politics of de facto states and important variables shaping the evolution and policies of these actors, at both the domestic and international levels, this book will be of interest to students and researchers of International Relations, Middle East Politics and Political Science.

Bureaucratic Representation

Author : Hall Thomas Wilson
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2021-11-22
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789004397842

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Bureaucratic Representation by Hall Thomas Wilson Pdf

This text discusses the central role of bureaucratic representation as a key vehicle for representing the general interests of most citizens. Though formal elections remain indispensable, bureaucracies in the capital, public and social sectors, have used their superior expertise and continuity, to achieve responsible discretion and creative implementation.