... Democratic Party, which today is believed to be the leading force in the separatist bloc, will supposedly suffer major losses.
At the other flank, polls predict major success for the Citizens party with its Catalan roots and consistent stance against separatism (it proposed invoking Article 155 much earlier than Rajoy did). At the same time, the possibility of pooling forces to triumph over their rivals is being discussed in both camps. However, the situation in Catalonia is changing at such a breakneck ...
... “distinctive character” of Catalonia as a result of its history, culture and language, with reform being essential for finally “integrating it into Spain” [3].
How will the Mariano Rajoy government respond to the challenge of Catalan separatism? The answer takes on added importance because in less than three months, on December 20, Spain will face perhaps the most important parliamentary elections in its modern history. The ruling party is expected to meet with strong opposition, ...
... a purely political struggle
[6]
. There have been no shootings or bombings in the once troubled Northern Ireland.
The Economic Element
The formula “politics is a concentrated expression of economics” is relevant to the theme of European separatism. Seeking independence without serious economic levers is a road that leads into a dead end.
The formula “politics is a concentrated expression of economics” is relevant to the theme of European separatism. Seeking independence ...
... popularity.
Therefore, unlike the British Government, which allowed Scotland an independence vote and promised them everything they had asked for, the Spanish authorities chose the unconstructive path of denial.
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Separatism in the European Union
In this situation, Artur Mas started manoeuvring to stay in power. Instead of a referendum, he suggested an alternative poll (“the citizen participation process”), organized at the initiative of NGOs, but supported ...
... political elites have managed to reach at least temporary compromises. Having retained key economic and financial government posts, the Flemish have ceded supreme authority to the Walloons, ostensibly with help from the new EU leaders for whom Euro-separatism is an eyesore on the no longer charming face of supranational Europe. It appears much easier to find a common political denominator for regional Belgian elites than to clear up the mess of the Flemish-Walloon strife which is unlikely to end ...
The global fervour surrounding the referendum in Scotland has blown over
The global fervour surrounding the referendum in Scotland has blown over. Scotland will remain a part of the United Kingdom and the foreign policy consequences of its possible independence will not materialize. However, the outcome of the referendum may change the fate of the country and have an impact on the United Kingdom’s foreign policy.
Much Ado About Nothing?
The agreement between London and Edinburgh on the referendum...
... country's unity. It symbolically reacted to the Scottish referendum last September 23 with a court in Urumqi handing down a life sentence to ethnic Uyghur Ilham Tohti, a former lecturer at the Central Nationalities University in Beijing, for supporting separatism in Xinjiang. The verdict has exploded in the West, but China has remained unimpressed, with its Foreign Ministry labeling the declarations as interference in internal affairs under the pretext of "defending democracy and human rights." ...
Nor is Scotland unique
Now that the dust is settling on the referendum on Scottish Independence held on September 18, 2014 we are better able to see it in perspective. That 45 per cent of voters in Scotland voted ‘yes’, and on a ballot where 85 per cent of people voted, is a remarkable achievement, even though a clear majority, 55 per cent, voted ‘no’. One year ago, in 2013, the pro-independence vote stood at just over one-third.
How, then, do we explain the outcome, and...
... Catalonia from holding this referendum. Nevertheless, the regional authorities continue to try and achieve this goal. The currently acute situation is quite dangerous, particularly with regards to the unpredictability of both sides.
Roots of Modern Separatism
Modern Catalonia is one of the most developed and richest autonomous communities in the Kingdom of Spain. It is home to 7.5 million people, making up approximately
16 percent of the population
.
But the total area where Catalan-speaking people ...
Terrorism in 100 Years
In the 2000s, fighting global terrorism has become a key area for international cooperation. Although the achievements of international world community in this area are tangible, the threat still looms over both individual nation-states and the entire international system. Moreover, in the next 100 years, the menace of terrorism is likely to increase scope and level of violence.
Terrorism in the 20th Century: from National to Worldwide
Over the past decade, terrorism has...
