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Self-determination and power: a human-centric approach to the international relations
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Abstract This paper analyzes the importance of self-determination in international relations. It explains the puzzle why some small regions or group of people are ready to be small states by separating from big powerful states. The self-determination of a nation is preferable to the people than a military po... view more
This paper analyzes the importance of self-determination in international relations. It explains the puzzle why some small regions or group of people are ready to be small states by separating from big powerful states. The self-determination of a nation is preferable to the people than a military power of the large state. The military power of a state may not translate into a better life of people. So people’s empowerment cannot be treated the necessary outcome of state’s military power. When one group of people feel as marginalized in national policymaking and its implications, they show a secessionist tendency. This paper contends that people may prefer their ideology, identity and self-determination than the power of the state.... view less
Keywords
international relations; self-determination; nation; identity; political power; separatism; secession
Classification
International Relations, International Politics, Foreign Affairs, Development Policy
Document language
English
Publication Year
2017
Page/Pages
p. 63-68
Journal
Journal of Liberty and International Affairs, 3 (2017) 1
ISSN
1857-9760
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed
Licence
Creative Commons - Attribution