Understanding the Secessionist Surge – PS On Point

 [VIEW THIS MESSAGE IN A WEB BROWSER]( [a26ae96f-e434-4dda-8fbc-9f4e4dd88302.png]( PS On Point Weekly Newsletter The slow-motion secession crises unfolding in Catalonia and Iraqi Kurdistan are reminiscent of twentieth-century ethno-nationalist schisms. But they are also part of a wholly contemporary phenomenon, which means they are likely to play a central role in twenty-first-century geopolitics, too. long read FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2017 [Understanding the Secessionist Surge]( Understanding the Secessionist Surge National self-determination was a key engine of twentieth-century geopolitics, driving the creation of many new countries after the two world wars, and again after the collapse of the Soviet Union. But, rather than correcting imperialist aberrations, most of today's attempts at statehood pose a threat to global or regional stability. [Read More]( [Explore our new site]( PREVIOUSLY IN PS ON POINT [Women in Charge]( Women in Charge Many of today's most vexing problems seem to rest on the shoulders of women leaders. Displaying varying degrees of success, but also some tragic failures, women in power are showing that leadership in the twenty-first century is not for the faint of heart. [Read More]( The content in this newsletter cannot be published without the express written consent of Project Syndicate. To secure rights, contact us at support@project-syndicate.org. Follow us on [Twitter]( and [Facebook](. [Subscribe to our YouTube channel]( and be the first to see our new videos when we post them. Need support? Contact us at support@project-syndicate.org Our mailing address is: Project Syndicate, PO Box 130, 120 21, Prague 2, Czech Republic © Project Syndicate, all rights reserved We are sending you this email because you chose to receive notifications from Project Syndicate. To edit your notification settings, or to unsubscribe, please visit your profile at [www.project-syndicate.org](. This email was sent to {EMAIL} [why did I get this?]( [unsubscribe from this list]( [update subscription preferences]( Project Syndicate · PO Box 130 · Prague 120 12 · Czech Republic