Catalonia

Contested Sovereignty and Asymmetric Autonomy

Comparison, Economy, Geopolitical Conflicts

Canada, Catalonia, China, Conflict, Denmark, Greenland, Hong Kong, Independence, Kosovo, Movement, Quebec, Serbia, Spain, Taiwan

Contested Sovereignty and Asymmetric Autonomy: A Comparative Study of Subnational Movements and State Responses Abstract This article explores the complex dynamics of contested sovereignty and subnational autonomy through a comparative analysis of seven cases: Québec (Canada), Catalonia (Spain), Kosovo (Serbia), Hong Kong (China), Greenland (Denmark), Taiwan (China), and Hong Kong…
Catalonia’s Sovereignty Movement

Economy, Political Realignments and Reforms, Politics

Catalonia, Conflict, Independence, Referendum, Spain

Catalonia’s Sovereignty Movement: Historical and Strategic Implications Introduction Catalonia’s push for independence has emerged as one of Europe’s most significant challenges to state sovereignty within a democratic framework. Rooted in cultural identity and political autonomy, the Catalan movement has tested the limits of Spain’s constitutional order and raised broader questions…