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Independence in Europe
Luis Moreno addresses the impact that Scotland’s Referendum could have on European political culture. Following the anti-climax of the 1979 Referendum results, the nationalist camp viewed Scotland’s political future inexorably linked to the formation of a fully-fledged sovereign state. “Independence, … 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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Carving out a Scottish Identity
Writing in the Scotsman, Tom Devine discusses the historical evolution of the Scottish identity, noting that polls don’t reflect the nuanced and dual nature of Scottish and British identity, one that emerged in the Victorian era. The recent analysis of … Continue reading
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Event: The Welfare State & Employee Rights
The Welfare State & Employee Rights: Defining the Scottish Approach 21 November, 7:00pm – 8:30pm University of Edinburgh Seminar rooms 1 & 2, Chrystal MacMillan building The Academy of Government, in Association with the Fabian Society, is hosting a Scottish … Continue reading
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Event: The Case for Left Wing Nationalism by Stephen Maxwell
Luath Press and the Institute of Governance are pleased to invite you to the launch of The Case for Left Wing Nationalism by Stephen Maxwell, edited by Jamie Maxwell, with a foreword by Tom Nairn. New College, 1 Mound Place, Edinburgh, EH1 2LU on Wednesday … Continue reading
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Event: Challenges to Campaigning
Challenges to Campaigning: Examining the Challenges Election Campaigning Faces Today Friday, October 18, 2013 – 10:30 to 17:00 Informatics Forum, University of Edinburgh One-day mini conference bringing together a range of PhD and early career researchers, established academics, and practitioners to examine the … Continue reading
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Political uncertainty and business decision-making
Professor Brad MacKay, Professor in Strategic Management, Edinburgh Business School, discusses his new ESRC Senior Scotland Fellowship, which will see him examine the impact of constitutional and political uncertainty on business decision-making in Scotland. Uncertainty is an inevitable consequence of … Continue reading
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The Receding Tape
In a post published at the Scottish Constitutional Futures Forum, Neil Walker reflects on the implications of the referendum, questioning whether it will provide a decisive conclusion. And so the countdown begins. But the countdown to what? Twelve months from … Continue reading
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UK-Irish Bond May Stretch to Scots
In a piece originally published in the Scotsman, Nicola McEwen analyses the potential for partnership should the referendum on independence succeed. She concludes that Britain’s close ties to Eire indicate a willingness to deal with independent neighbours. The First Minister … Continue reading
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Winter School on Federalism and Governance
The Winter School is a cross-border postgraduate programme located in the heart of the Alps under the auspices of the Secretary General of the Council of Europe. The 2014 edition will focus on “Federalism and Multilevel Constitutionalism”. Dates and venues: 3-14 … Continue reading
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