Greenland
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Greenland’s Exit from the EEC
Greenland’s Exit from the EEC: Causes, Consequences, and Global Implications Introduction In 1985, Greenland became the first region to withdraw from the European Economic Community (EEC), the precursor to the European Union. Unlike more recent cases such as Brexit, Greenland’s departure was quiet but significant, driven primarily by concerns over…
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Sovereign Separations in Comparative Perspective
Sovereign Separations in Comparative Perspective: Political, Economic, and Social Dimensions Abstract Sovereignty separations have played a significant role in reshaping global political orders in the post-colonial and post-Cold War eras. From unilateral declarations of independence to negotiated exits, such processes have involved a variety of legal, political, and economic frameworks.…
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Contested Sovereignty and Asymmetric Autonomy
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…
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Greenland’s Autonomy and Path to Independence
Greenland’s Autonomy and Path to Independence: Historical and Strategic Implications Introduction Greenland, an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, is steadily progressing toward full independence through peaceful political and legal means. As the world’s largest island, Greenland’s growing strategic significance—combined with climate change, Arctic geopolitics, and resource potential—has reignited…