No More States? (eBook)

Globalization, National Self-determination, and Terrorism

Richard N. Rosecrance, Arthur A. Stein (Herausgeber)

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2006
316 Seiten
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers (Verlag)
978-1-4616-4037-0 (ISBN)

Infos

This provocative and compelling book contends that the explosive growth of new political states is finally coming 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 pressures for new states are intense. They argue that unbalanced globalization, the disadvantages of terrorism as a tactic, and the rewards of dependent status will strongly limit further state formation. Despite these limits, 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 of Iraq in 2003, is likely to succeed. On balance, the book concludes, discontented national movements will have to find ways to exist within current geopolitical boundaries.

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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 of Iraq in 2003, are likely to succeed. On balance, the book concludes, discontented national movements will have to find ways to exist within current geopolitical boundaries.

Autor

Richard N. Rosecrance is research professor of political science at the University of California, Los Angeles, and senior fellow in the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University. Arthur A. Stein is professor of political science at the University of California, Los Angeles, and a former member of the Policy Planning Council of the Department of State.

Inhalt

Chapter 1 Globalization and Its Effects: Introduction and OverviewPart 1 Generalist ForcesChapter 2 The "Acceptance" of GlobalizationPart 2 Specific OutcomesChapter 3 Will Terrorism Defeat Globalization?Part 3 ConclusionsChapter 4 Terrorism, Overreaction, and GlobalizationChapter 5 Can China Be Effectively Punished through Global Economic Isolation?Chapter 6 Globalization, Terrorism, Self-Determination, and the U. S. Relationship with RussiaChapter 7 Globalization and the State in the Middle East: Iran, Turkey, Israel, and the PalestiniansChapter 8 The Failure of Chechen SeparatismChapter 9 The Status Quo in Kashmir?Chapter 10 Global Incentives and Local Responses to Self-determination: An Application to AcehChapter 11 Mired in Mesopotamia? The Iraq War and U.S. InterestsChapter 12 Sustainable Peace Agreements in the Age of International Institutions: The Case of CyprusChapter 13 The Never-Ending Story Quebec and the Question of National Self-DeterminationChapter 14 The Dilemma of Devolution and Federalism: Secessionary Nationalism and the Case of ScotlandChapter 15 The Taiwan-China Tangle: Divided Sovereignty in an Age of GlobalizationChapter 16 Who Will Be Independent?

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 4.8.2006
• Co-Autor: Alan Alexandroff, John E. Mueller, John Reppert, Alexei Shevchenko, Etel Solingen, Graham Allison, Gitty M. Amini, Richard Baum, Richard N. Cooper, Luisita Cordero, Barbara Koremenos, Deepak Lal, Steven E. Miller
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Politik / Verwaltung ► Europäische / Internationale Politik
• ISBN-10: 1-4616-4037-7 / 1461640377
• ISBN-13: 978-1-4616-4037-0 / 9781461640370