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Monthly Archives: December 2013
Why Scotland Needs an Immigration Commission
Christina Boswell discusses the Scottish Government’s proposals on immigration and urges the government to launch a Commission on Immigration to enhance dialogue on migration and integration should Scotland become independence or receive further powers. The Scottish government recently committed itself … Continue reading
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Does Scotland have the right to secede?
The University of Edinburgh’s Kieran Oberman discusses whether Scotland possesses a moral right to secede. What is perhaps most striking about the debate regarding Scottish independence is not what people are saying but what they are ignoring. When one brings the philosophical literature … Continue reading
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Four pillars of foreign policy
States’ visions of their foreign policies typically have four elements, or pillars: protection, profits, principles, and pride. The Scottish Government’s White Paper released last month is no exception, Juliet Kaarbo explains. ‘Protection’ (or ‘power’) concerns the key function of sovereign … Continue reading
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The Birth of a State has Many Midwives
Ryan Beasley and Juliet Kaarbo analyse the role that the international community can and should play in Scotland’s referendum debate. In early 2013, the BBC surveyed EU governments, asking for their opinion on Scottish independence and on the question of … Continue reading
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A different Scotland is happening
At the launch of their new book, After Independence, Gerry Hassan and James Mitchell discuss the constitutional options for Scotland, the implications of the white paper and the potential to expand the debate. Many words will be written this week … Continue reading
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