Tag Archives: South Sudan

A Republic, If You Can Keep It

Posted on February 7, 2011 by nathanalbright

Today the results of the recent South Sudan referendum came out, showing a landslide vote for independence among the inhabitants of South Sudan.  The option of independence received 98.83% of the vote [1], about as close as unanimity that is … Continue reading →

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Pulling The Plug On Misguided Unions: Somaliland And Its Discontents, And Some Greater Implications

Posted on January 17, 2011 by nathanalbright

In his passionate and well-argued post, Somaliland advocate Dalmar Kaahin closes with the following statement: “Also, if Eritrea and South Sudan could secede, what would be the legal, moral, and logical reasons for withholding Somaliland´s sovereignty? From 1960 to 2011—fifty-one … Continue reading →

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Exploring Some Of The Implications of South Sudan Independence

Posted on January 13, 2011 by nathanalbright

Today, in a report from the UN News Service [1], it appears as if the referendum on the independence of South Sudan will reach the required 60% threshold in order to be valid and therefore no extension will be necessary.  … Continue reading →

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