09 - Conflict

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What is the definition of secession according to the Oxford English Dictionary?

The merger of two or more states into a single entity

The act of forming a new country

The process of becoming independent from a colonial power

The action of withdrawing formally from membership of a federation or body, especially a political state (correct)

Which of the following regions has been successful in seceding from a larger country?

Texas and East Timor

Quebec and Catalonia

Croatia and Slovenia (correct)

Kurdistan and Tamil Eelam

According to Donald Horowitz, what is a key factor in secessionist movements?

Geographical differences

Cultural and linguistic differences

Religious differences

Economic relations between the group and the larger country (correct)

What is the likely attitude of advanced groups in backward regions towards secession?

They will not want to secede, as they benefit from the larger country Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a consequence of backward groups in backward regions seceding?

They will fear extinction Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible reason why a group may seek secession?

Due to discrimination and fear of extinction Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason why advanced groups in advanced regions do not secede?

Economic costs would be too high Signup and view all the answers

What is the common perception among secessionist groups about the new state?

A utopia Signup and view all the answers

Why do secessionist movements often fail to achieve statehood?

Failure of conventional political methods Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial factor in determining the legitimacy of a secessionist movement?

Result of the referendum Signup and view all the answers

What is required for secession to occur, beyond a simple majority?

Critical mass of support Signup and view all the answers

Why might autonomy be resisted by the mother state?

Suspicion that autonomy is a step towards secession Signup and view all the answers

What can influence whether a territory will secede or not?

Strength of institutions Signup and view all the answers

What can be a challenge to achieving secession?

Division within the secessionist group Signup and view all the answers

Why do secessionist leaders often settle for less than secession?

They are willing to compromise Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor in determining the success of a secessionist movement?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the ways a state can respond to a secessionist movement?

Propaganda or economic ostracization Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor that aids a group's separation from the mother state?

Institutions of their own, such as legislature, media outlets, and defence forces Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of a successful secessionist movement?

Violence being viewed as a legitimate means to achieve political objectives Signup and view all the answers

When is consent of the remainder of the country usually required for a secessionist movement to be realized?

After the secessionist movement has de facto seceded Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a secessionist movement that fails?

Distrust between the secessionist group and others Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of most states that emerged following violent secessionist movements?

They have a coastline Signup and view all the answers

What can great power support provide to a seceding territory?

Both hard power assistance and legal recognition Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a secessionist movement in the context of the Yugoslav Wars?

Croat-led ethnic cleansing of Serb dominated areas of Croatia Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of the 'blame game' in a failed secessionist movement?

Intra-group disputes and fragmentation Signup and view all the answers

Why do secessionist movements often resort to violence?

Due to various group-level factors, including seeking to maintain visibility to their cause Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a group-level factor that contributes to violence in secessionist movements?

Frustration with the conventional political process Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a secessionist movement, regardless of its success or failure?

The use of violence as a means to achieve political objectives Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the secessionist movement in Kosovo?

They sensed that the truncated Yugoslav state was in a weak state Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a situation where violence is the only mode of ensuring order?

When the state system has completely failed, such as in Somalia Signup and view all the answers

What is a motivation for some secessionist movements to engage in violent acts?

To create ethnic homogeneity Signup and view all the answers

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