Secessionist Movements: Explaining Discourse and Strategy

Abstract

Secessionist movements have become more prominent in the public debate around the globe over the last few years. This panel aims at discussing to what extent there are similarities and differences among secessionist movements. This panel invites contributions, shedding light on the motivations driving secessionism, on the type of domestic and international strategies adopted to promote political self-determination, and on the discourses and communication styles used by secessionist parties and leaders. We welcome both comparative papers as well as single case studies.

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