Freedom, Peace, and Secession
New Dimensions of Democracy
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Beschreibung
This book adopts a long-term perspective to consider political self-determination, peacekeeping and the creation of political meaning. It analyzes problems in the nation-state system and assesses current issues regarding separatism and secession movements. Drawing on extensive research in the fields of political theory, democracy studies and social welfare, the book develops a framework of new rules on a fundamental level that can help nations overcome conflicts concerning borders and nationalities.
Analyzes the root causes of current conflicts related to secession Presents a new concept of political self-determination that is conducive to future peace-keeping and peace-making Outlines a new set of political rules and institutions, national and international alike, to help overcome conflicts concerning borders and nationalities
Autor*in
Burkhard Wehner
Themen in »Freedom, Peace, and Secession«
Grassroots democracy Referendum on independence Democratic legitimacy Independence and separatist movements Nationalism Right of free association Fragmentation of the political landscape democracy