Lessons from Quebec, Scotland and Okinawa for Peacebuilding in Thailand’s Deep South
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This article examines the independence movements in Quebec, Scotland and Okinawa, by studying the historical background, violence at different stages of the movements, the relationship between the independence movement and the constitution, people's reasons for supporting independence, and the current situation. The findings of this study of the struggles for independence are that when independence movements have political space, and there is an open internal debate over the question of independence, violent groups pushing for independence gradually dissipate. The violence that remains comes from emotional outbursts during the debate. The findings of this study might be of use in considering different strategies for dealing with the idea of independence for Patani put forth by armed groups of the movement.
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