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No More States? - Globalization, National Self-determination, and Terrorism (Paperback) Loot Price: R1,215
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No More States? - Globalization, National Self-determination, and Terrorism (Paperback): Richard N. Rosecrance, Arthur A. Stein

No More States? - Globalization, National Self-determination, and Terrorism (Paperback)

Richard N. Rosecrance, Arthur A. Stein; Contributions by Alan Alexandroff, Graham Allison, Gitty M. Amini, Richard Baum, Richard N. Cooper, Luisita Cordero, Barbara Koremenos, Deepak Lal

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The twentieth century witnessed an explosion of new nations carved out of existing ramshackle empires and multiethnic states. Many observers contend that the creation of new states will continue indefinitely, with the two hundred of today becoming the four hundred of tomorrow as more groups seek independence. This provocative and compelling book explores the impact of globalization and terrorism on this trend, arguing convincingly that the era of national self-determination has finally come to an end. Examining the forces that determine the emergence of new nation-states, the distinguished contributors consider a rich array of specific cases from the Middle East, Asia, North America, Europe, and Russia where new states could be created. They contend that globalization, rather than expanding such opportunities, is not as friendly to new weak states with limited resources as it is to established rich nations. Given the vast sums circulating in the world market, few fledgling nations can be financially independent. They find it more prudent to shelter within the protective embrace of existing federations. Equally, governments of federal states can induce restive petitioners such as Quebec, Scotland, and the Basques to remain inside the metropolitan boundary through a system of tangible restraints and rewards. Those who reject the benefits, such as rebels in Chechnya and Aceh, will fail in their bids for independence. Taiwan poised on a knife-edge between integration with China and independence faces a series of costs and diminished returns if it seeks full statehood. Finally, terrorism has lost its legitimacy as a technique for gaining independence in the eyes of the international community. Despite the stall in new state formation, there has been no sign of successful military or imperial expansion by established countries toward consolidation into fewer, larger national units. Neither aggression by regional states such as the Iraq invasion of Kuwait in 1990, nor intervention such as the U.S. occupation"

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Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Country of origin: United States
Release date: August 2006
First published: August 2006
Editors: Richard N. Rosecrance • Arthur A. Stein
Contributors: Alan Alexandroff • Graham Allison • Gitty M. Amini • Richard Baum • Richard N. Cooper • Luisita Cordero • Barbara Koremenos • Deepak Lal
Dimensions: 228 x 155 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 316
ISBN-13: 978-0-7425-3944-0
Categories: Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > International relations > General
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LSN: 0-7425-3944-X
Barcode: 9780742539440

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