The Legality of Secession Referendums from the Perspective of Public International Law
Journal: SHS Web of Conferences
Year: 2025

Against the backdrop of increasing globalization, nationalism and local identities have not receded; instead, they have emerged in new forms. Secessionist movements and the associated secession referendums are becoming increasingly frequent worldwide. These developments not only starkly undermine the established norms of national sovereignty and territorial integrity but also place immense strain on the coherence of the global order and the credibility of international legal frameworks. As such,