Dividing divided states / Gregory F. Treverton.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Treverton, Gregory F., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Partition, Territorial.

Dismemberment of nations.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (245 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania : University of Pennsylvania Press, 2014.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

When nations divide, whether peacefully or through violence, there are many issues beyond politics to negotiate in the aftermath. Understanding the concerns that are likely to confront separated states is vital in establishing stability in new states. Examining case studies in Africa, Europe, and Asia, international security expert Gregory Treverton provides a detailed guide to recent national divisions that range from the partition of India to the secession of Eritrea from Ethiopia. Dividing Divided States offers an overview of the ways different states have handled such contentious issues as security and citizenship, oil and water resources, assets and liabilities, and the rights of pastoralist groups. In each case, Treverton considers how the root causes of secession—such as long-simmering conflicts, nationalist politics, and changed geopolitical circumstances—impact the effectiveness of policies that form new nations. Dividing Divided States serves as both a source of ideas for future secession policies and a reminder that, while the motivations and outcomes of secessions may differ widely, separating states face similar challenges in dividing populations, natural resources, and state resources. This book offers considered and cautionary lessons for policy makers and policy researchers alike.

Contents:

Front matter

CONTENTS

List of Abbreviations

Introduction

CHAPTER 1. Citizenship

CHAPTER 2. Refugees and Security

CHAPTER 3. Pastoralists

CHAPTER 4. Oil and Infrastructure

CHAPTER 5. Resource Revenue Funds

CHAPTER 6. Water

CHAPTER 7. Assets and Liabilities

CHAPTER 8. Currency and Financial Arrangements

Conclusion

Appendix

Notes

Bibliography

Index

Acknowledgments

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9780812209600

0812209605

OCLC:

882243319