The law of self-determination (secession in perspective): way forward after Kosovo and Southern Sudan

[摘要] The main objectives of this study are:1) To critically appraise the supposed tension between 'territorial integrity' on the one hand,and the peoples' right to self-determination as a basis for secession.2) To demonstrate that the current position of the law is tactically vague and crippling to theinternational efforts for a better and peaceful world for all.3) To draw lessons from the practice of the United Nations and other regional bodies indiffusing violent conflict and maintaining peace where secession claims have takenviolent forms.4) To suggest an edifice for the permanent mandate of the United Nations to deal withsecession claims.

[发布机构] University of Pretoria