Tag Archives: secession

Book Review: Sovereignty, Allegiance And Secession

Posted on April 27, 2020 by nathanalbright

Sovereignty, Allegiance And Secession:  An Essay On The Constitution And  Government Of The United States, by William Hunter If this book is not particularly famous, it certainly presents an astonishing perspective from a writer of the time who is well … Continue reading →

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On The Cantonization Of The United States

Posted on February 26, 2020 by nathanalbright

Some time ago I wrote about the cantonization of India [1] were large states were breaking apart based on the separatist pressures within them, a process I am keenly interested in in general [2].  Yet this process is an ongoing … Continue reading →

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A Cautious Welcome To A New Nation: Bougainville

Posted on December 12, 2019 by nathanalbright

From 1988 to 1998 there was an immensely deadly but nearly entirely obscure Civil War fought in Papua New Guinea that cost from thousands to tens of thousands of lives.  The civil war itself was lamentable if somewhat predictable.  Bougainville’s … Continue reading →

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So What Happens Now: After The Brexit

Posted on June 25, 2016 by nathanalbright

Last night after I got home after my customary relaxing evening reading, I was treated to the sight of many of my friends writing and sharing posts about the Brexit poll.  For those who do not pay attention much to … Continue reading →

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Having Your Cake And Eating It Too

Posted on August 5, 2014 by nathanalbright

Today, for some reason, I did something I do from time to time. In looking at the plans and ideas and speculations for EU enlargement, I came across the stories about various secession movements within Europe and how they dealt … Continue reading →

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The Cantonization of India

Posted on May 20, 2014 by nathanalbright

The word canton, as a noun referring to a district of a nation, is best-known in the context of the Swiss cantons, which form the basis of the Swiss Confederation to this day. A complicated and organic history of these … Continue reading →

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A Modest Proposal For A Plebiscite To Resolve The Status Of The Republic Of Somaliland

Posted on May 13, 2014 by nathanalbright

Proposal: We hereby resolve to fix a date, as soon as possible, for an internationally supervised plebiscite throughout the territory of Somaliland to determine the will of its people to either remain as part of Somalia de jure or to … Continue reading →

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Today In History, On February 12, 1947, The Burmese Made A False Peace

Posted on February 13, 2012 by nathanalbright

On February 12, 1947, before Burma won its independence, General Aung San of Burma [1] made an agreement with the Kachin, Chin, and Shan minorities that promised them a plebiscite to determine if they wanted to remain part of Burma, … Continue reading →

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On The Right Of Revolution

Posted on November 18, 2011 by nathanalbright

An astute and active reader of my blog should recognize and ponder the enigma of my selective support of separatist movements.  It is fair to ask whether my particular stance on the right of revolution (or secession) depends purely on … Continue reading →

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Somaliland Update: Ideas Worth Spreading, A Long Walk, Silanyo Speaks, Friendly French

Posted on October 25, 2011 by nathanalbright

Thanks to some timely updates from Somaliland247, one of the blogs that I pay a lot of attention to, I have a few updates to share with my readers today on what is going on in Somaliland. Today’s update is … Continue reading →

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