No More States?

Globalization, National Self-determination, and Terrorism

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

Buch | Hardcover

316 Seiten

2006
Rowman & Littlefield (Verlag)
978-0-7425-3943-3 (ISBN)

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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.

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.

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

Erscheint lt. Verlag	4.10.2006
Co-Autor	Alan Alexandroff, Graham Allison, Gitty M. Amini
Sprache	englisch
Maße	165 x 236 mm
Gewicht	576 g
Themenwelt	Sonstiges ► Geschenkbücher
Themenwelt	Sozialwissenschaften ► Politik / Verwaltung ► Europäische / Internationale Politik
ISBN-10	0-7425-3943-1 / 0742539431
ISBN-13	978-0-7425-3943-3 / 9780742539433
Zustand	Neuware