Category Archives: Overseas Perspectives

Should Scotland vote for what is best for Scotland?

Kieran Oberman urges us to think ‘what is best for everyone affected by the referendum, wherever they live?’ The Yes and No camps are busy telling us that Scotland will be made better or worse off as a result of … Continue reading

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News Round-up: Views from Abroad

Coree Brown rounds up coverage of Scotland’s referendum in the international press.  The Wall Street Journal covers First Minister Alex Salmond’s trade visit to China, noting that while China has adopted a zero tolerance party on autonomist movements within its own borders, … Continue reading

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The Plebiscite on Puerto Rico’s Constitutional Status: Determining Puerto Rico’s Future

The University of Pennsylvania’s Jaime Lluch discusses Puerto Rico’s plebiscite on the territory’s constitutional status, pointing to the ambiguity inherent in the relationship between Puerto Rico and the United States.  Last November 6, the citizens of Puerto Rico held a … Continue reading

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Another Independence Referendum in 2014? Recent Developments in Catalonia

Constitutional lawyer, Dr Elisenda Casanas-Adam, describes the parallel process towards a (potential) constitutional referendum in Catalonia, and suggests that it may have implications for Scotland, especially in relation to EU membership.   Last month the Catalan Parliament adopted a ‘Declaration … Continue reading

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