Author : Martin Riegl,Bohumil Doboš
Publisher : Springer
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2017-05-27
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783319569130
Unrecognized States and Secession in the 21st Century by Martin Riegl,Bohumil Doboš Pdf
This book presents novel theoretical and empirical findings on the issue of unrecognized states and secession. The first part of the book conceptualizes unrecognized states as entities with a national identity and which have achieved political independence, yet are not internationally recognized as independent states. It also addresses topics such as the role of superpowers in secessionist conflicts, ontological security in post-Soviet states, and factors influencing the legitimacy of secession referenda. In turn, the book’s second part presents selected case studies on various secessionist regions and territories, including Kurdistan, the Caucasus, Kosovo, and Bougainville.