Category Political philosophy

What Independence Would Have to Mean

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On Sovereignty, Consent, and the Rule of Law in Donetsk and Luhansk If sovereignty and territorial integrity lie at the centre of the war, could an agreed settlement create independent, self-governing entities in Donetsk and Luhansk, outside the jurisdiction of…

What Outside Support Cannot Settle

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On Military Aid, Sovereignty, and the Conditions for a Durable Ceasefire What can outside states change in a war they do not enter directly? Their assistance can affect how long a country can defend itself, what losses it can withstand,…