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Secession is as American as apple pie

As the European Union struggles under the reality and threat of countries or regions leaving it (as discussed in "Humpty Dumpty in slow motion"), it might be thought that the United States of America represents a haven of stability. But the Southern Confederacy was not the first or last word on secession, which history shows is as American as apple pie, writes Joseph E Fallon..

Making Francis Urquhart look like Eddie the Eagle?

What manner of man is the new UK Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson? On the next page is an edited version of a profile by Andrew Gimson, published in Conservative Home just over a year ago when Williamson was appointed Conservative Chief Whip, a few days after his fortieth birthday, and after only six years as an MP.

Humpty Dumpty in slow motion?

The Catalan Referendum, regional pressures, the EU, and the â€œGhostsâ€ of Eastern Europe

By Joseph E. Fallon

What is happening in Catalonia is being repeated elsewhere in the EU in less bloody manner. Bavaria and Venice are examples of two of the larger regions/nations in Western Europe seeking greater autonomy from their State on the road to independence. While the EU is negotiating the secession of one of its members under Article 50, other pressure are building which may amount to an existential threat to the EU itself. How should it react to potential unilateral declarations of independence which, if unaccepted, may amount to unsettled borders for existing members and for new applicants â€“ breaking a fundamental condition of EU membership? There has been little exploration of this topic, especially in the context of previous international commitments.

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Articles and analysis

Secession is as American as apple pie

Making Francis Urquhart look like Eddie the Eagle?

Humpty Dumpty in slow motion?

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