secession

A "No" supporter yells from a moving car while taking his message through the streets of downtown Montreal during Quebec's 1995 referendum on secession from Canada.

The Scottish independence movement learned from Quebec’s failed votes for separation

Global Politics

For separatists in Quebec, a couple of failed tries at an independence referendum have led to what some there call “neverendum.” The Scottish independence movement learned a few key lessons from Canada’s experience. And now Quebec separatists might learn from Scotland if the “Yes” campaign wins on Thursday.

The Russian flag being hoisted over a Ukrainian naval facility in the Crimean city of Sevastopol, after the base was forcefully occupied, Wednesday.

Here’s the argument for why Crimea’s secession was against international law

Global Politics
The Russian flag being hoisted over a Ukrainian naval facility in the Crimean city of Sevastopol, after the base was forcefully occupied, Wednesday.

Here’s the argument for why Crimea’s secession was against international law

Global Politics