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