Incomplete Secession after Unresolved Conflicts: Political Order and Escalation in the Post-Soviet Space

This book examines cases of incomplete secession after separatist wars and the implications for relations between central governments and de facto states. It explores the interplay between violence and power and provides comprehensive analyses of post-conflict relations between the Republic of Moldova, Transnistria, Georgia, and South Ossetia and Abkhazia. It also contributes to the debate on democratization, nationalism, and violence in the post-Soviet space.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 246 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate dynamics of incomplete secession following separatist wars, shedding light on the complex relationships between central governments and de facto states. By examining the micro-dynamics at play during the escalation process between separatists and central governments, the work explores the interplay between violence and power, ultimately shaping the political and governance dynamics that emerge in the aftermath of secessionist conflicts.

The book offers in-depth analyses of the evolving post-conflict relations between several key cases, including the Republic of Moldova and Transnistria, Georgia and South Ossetia and Abkhazia. Through these empirical and conceptual examples, the book contributes to a vital debate in International Relations, addressing the intricate relationship between democratisation, nationalism, and violence and its applicability to the study of escalation in the post-Soviet space.

With its rich insights and scholarly approach, this book is a valuable resource for students, scholars, and practitioners interested in secession, statehood, conflict studies, democratisation, post-Soviet politics, and International Relations in general. Chapter 2 of the book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www.taylorfrancis.com, under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license, allowing for widespread access and dissemination of knowledge.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032048666