Yemen Federation Plan Fails to Satisfy Southern Separatists
Leaders of the independence movement in the south fear a federation would dilute their authority.
Separatism
Syria’s Kurds Erect Own Government Ahead of Peace Talks
On the eve of negotiations in Switzerland, Syria’s Kurds declare a regional government of their own.
East Libya Autonomy Movement Declares Regional Government
The region that gave birth to the Libyan revolt demands to share power with Tripoli.
United States Ambivalent as Iraqi Kurds Move to Independence
While Iraq’s Arabs battle for control of the central government, the Kurds are quietly prospering.
Libya Fragmentation Looms as South Debates Autonomy
Tribal leaders in southwestern Fezzan accuse the central government of failing their region.
Scotland May Not Fare Better Outside United Kingdom
It is doubtful whether the Scottish economy would do better independently. Young Scotsmen seem to agree.
Ahead of Referendum, Confusion Over Scottish Oil
England can reasonably lay claim to “Scottish” oil and gas in the North Sea.
Independent Scottish Defense Would Amount to Little
Philip Hammond’s assessment of an independent Scottish defense force is accurate.
South Tyrolean Separatists Reject Alliance with Center-Left
German-speaking populists in Italy’s far north are critical of an electoral pact with the center-left.
Catalan Separatists Unite, Promise Referendum in 2014
Left- and right-wing parties join forces to force a referendum on secession.
South Tyrol Resists Austerity, Contemplates Secession
Italy’s German-speaking minority resents being told to cut spending when it doesn’t even have any debt.
Catalonia Votes for Independence from Spain
A majority of Catalans back parties that want to break away from Spain.
Secessionist Movements Threaten EU Foundation
Interregional solidarity, one of the pillars of European integration, is under pressure.
Flemish Nationalists Expand Base Across Belgium’s North
Conservatives favoring increased autonomy for Dutch-speaking parts of Belgium win support.
Barroso Dampens Scots’ Hopes of Independence
If Scotland secedes from Britain, it would have to reapply for European Union membership.