Download or read book Unrecognized States and Secession in the 21st Century written by Martin Riegl and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-05-27 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents novel theoretical and empirical findings on the issue of unrecognized states and secession. The first part of the book conceptualizes unrecognized states as entities with a national identity and which have achieved political independence, yet are not internationally recognized as independent states. It also addresses topics such as the role of superpowers in secessionist conflicts, ontological security in post-Soviet states, and factors influencing the legitimacy of secession referenda. In turn, the book’s second part presents selected case studies on various secessionist regions and territories, including Kurdistan, the Caucasus, Kosovo, and Bougainville.