Referendums and Ethnic Conflict

Exploring the tension between ethnos and demos, this book examines the complexities of using referendums to address ethnic and national conflicts. It investigates the timing and outcomes of various referendums, questioning whether they escalate tensions or promote peace. By analyzing referendums from the French Revolution to New Caledonia's 2020 independence vote, the work challenges the notion that referendums and nationalism are inherently incompatible, providing a comprehensive study of their interplay throughout history.