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Record Nr.

UNINA9910300045603321

Autore

Lu Jing

Titolo

On State Secession from International Law Perspectives / / by Jing Lu

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2018

ISBN

3-319-97448-3

Edizione

[1st ed. 2018.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (302 pages)

Disciplina

320.15

Soggetti

International law

Human rights

International relations

Political science

Sources and Subjects of International Law, International Organizations

Human Rights

International Relations

Philosophy of Law

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Introduction -- Exploring the Legal Color of Secession -- Secession and Self-determination conflicts -- Secession and the Use of Force -- Improving External Involvement in the Settlement of Secessionist Conflicts.

Sommario/riassunto

This book provides essential legal information on state secession in an innovative manner: unlike conventional approaches, which invariably focus on whether there is a right to secession, here the discussion centers on how secessionist conflicts can be effectively resolved. To that end, the book not only reveals the inadequacy of the current international legal framework, but also carefully considers how relevant actors can work to improve the legal system. In short, it argues that secessionists and non-secessionists should conclude an agreement to reconcile their conflicting rights to self-determination, while external actors should do their utmost to ensure the success of these efforts. Positive external involvement requires external actors to refrain from the use of force and to participate more rationally in secessionist



conflicts. Given its subject matter, the book will appeal to a broad readership, including students and researchers in international law, international relations and ethnic studies, as well as enthusiasts in these fields.