Pax Populi or Casus Belli? On the Conflict Resolution Potential of Self-Determination Referendums
Journal: Lirias (KU Leuven)
Year: 2017

This dissertation investigates the conflict resolution potential of self-determination referendums. Over the past few decades, the use of referendums in the context of conflicts over secession and autonomy has proliferated remarkably. Self-determination referendums are also increasingly advocated by the international community, from Bosnia to Northern Ireland, East Timor, and South Sudan. However, very little is known about their ability to resolve conflicts over self-determination peacefully. S