Independence

Due to longstanding ethnic and political divisions, New Caledonia is caught in a new round of geopolitics and its referendum outcome is unlikely to please everyone

The leaders of Hong Kong’s ‘Localist’ independence movement may be young, but it is the vast gap between rich and poor driving many people’s dissatisfaction

Spain says it will not recognise the latest referendum on Catalonian independence – but what can historical precedents tell us about the likelihood of future autonomy for Catalonia?

While separatists in Scotland and Catalonia rally support by mixing stories of past conflicts with contemporary grievances, democratic bargaining is the more effective way to resolve nationalist tensions

As Catalonia’s leader vows to declare independence from Spain within a matter of days, the central government’s response represents a return to Franco-esque political oppression