New Caledonia rejects independence
The Pacific territory of New Caledonia has rejected independence from France in a referendum.
Tag Archives: independence
Kosovo marks ten years of independence
Kosovo celebrates a decade of independence from Serbia, but the fledgling country still faces major difficulties.
Catalonia declares unilateral independence
Catalonia has declared independence from Spain in a controversial vote in the Catalan Parliament, sparking Spain’s biggest constitutional crisis for several decades.
Independence Day: 50 historic days in American history
240 years ago today, the Declaration of Independence was ratified, which proclaimed the independence of the Thirteen Colonies from the United Kingdom, forming a new nation – the United States […]
Heading for the exit: Taiwan
Last week, Taiwan elected its first female president, Tsai Ing-wen, ending decades of rule by the Kuomintang of China. Tsai is chairperson of the Democratic Progressive Party, which, unlike the […]
Heading for the exit: Catalonia
In a new series, I discuss secessionist movements across the world, starting with the Spanish region of Catalonia. Today, Catalonians will go to the polls in the third election in […]
