The Antiquity of NationsThough perhaps not as hotly debated as it should be, age one of the most common topics raised in discussions on nations. Though the age of…Jul 16, 2021Jul 16, 2021
On National TerritorialityI have written a lot here about nationalism, with a particular focus on non-state nationalism. As you might have guessed, it is a bit of a…Jul 8, 2021Jul 8, 2021
Interpreting ReferendumsWhen I write these pieces I tend to try and focus on more abstract problems by drawing on current issues, but here I instead want to try…Dec 31, 2020Dec 31, 2020
On Self-DeterminationThe right to self-determination is one of the core underpinnings of international law, as well as one of the main themes of many of my…Dec 20, 2020Dec 20, 2020
Reading ListI have taken a bit of hiatus from writing, though it is one which I intend to end very soon. To tie folks over though, and perhaps to give…Oct 29, 2020Oct 29, 2020
Federalism and NationalismRecent crises, COVID the latest and most notable, have once again brought into focus the issue of nationalism. Borders have been erected…May 28, 2020May 28, 2020
Why Secession is Unlike BrexitThe idea that separatism the same beast as Brexit is a pernicious and seemingly omnipresent myth. Despite this, the argument that the two…Apr 11, 2020Apr 11, 2020
The Case of Quebec and Why Secession is Unlike BrexitOne of the most pernicious falsehoods spread within recent years is that secessionism can be equated with Brexit. A recent example of this…Apr 11, 2020Apr 11, 2020
The Buffalo Declaration: Falsehoods and Nation-BuildingThe Wexit issue got new fuel added to it recently when a group of four Conservative MPs released The Buffalo Declaration. It is, to say…Feb 21, 2020Feb 21, 2020
The Persistence of the Irish NationI recently gave a listen to an interview with Declan Kiberd and I would recommend everyone do the same. It is a fascinating discussion…Feb 20, 2020Feb 20, 2020