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Philosophy

The Political Philosophy of Secession and the Right to Self-Determination

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While the right to self-determination is enshrined in international law, it primarily grants the right to self-government, not independent statehood—the unilateral right to secede remains highly contested.

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What gives a nation the right to form its own state, and what makes such a claim legitimate?