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The Antiquity of Nations

Though 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, 2021

Jul 16, 2021

On National Territoriality

I 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, 2021

Jul 8, 2021

Interpreting Referendums

When 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, 2020

Dec 31, 2020

On Self-Determination

The 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, 2020

Dec 20, 2020

Reading List

I 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, 2020

Oct 29, 2020

Federalism and Nationalism

Recent crises, COVID the latest and most notable, have once again brought into focus the issue of nationalism. Borders have been erected…

May 28, 2020

May 28, 2020

Why Secession is Unlike Brexit

The idea that separatism the same beast as Brexit is a pernicious and seemingly omnipresent myth. Despite this, the argument that the two…

Apr 11, 2020

Apr 11, 2020

The Case of Quebec and Why Secession is Unlike Brexit

One of the most pernicious falsehoods spread within recent years is that secessionism can be equated with Brexit. A recent example of this…

Apr 11, 2020

Apr 11, 2020

The Buffalo Declaration: Falsehoods and Nation-Building

The 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, 2020

Feb 21, 2020

The Persistence of the Irish Nation

I 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, 2020

Feb 20, 2020

Brendan McKee

Brendan McKee

As both a political researcher and enthusiast, I write to unpack the complexities of current affairs and attempt to grow the conversation. Feel free to join me!

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