Jordan wrote:To what extent is this about self-determination and to what extent should self-determination guide future foreign policy?
Is self-determination a viable solution when there are a hodgepodge of different cultural groups clustered in one area, often with divergent national interests? Should humanity look toward transcending nationalism in order to create more viable multinational entities without nationalist conflict among different groups? Does nationalism have nothing to do with Crimea whatsoever, aside from being a pretext?
I think humanity should be looking to transcend nationalism, or at least the toxic side, but I don't think it means that Scotland, Crimea, Basque, Wales shouldn't be allowed to determine their own fate. As long as the referendum is free and fair, not done every five minutes till they get what they want (aka don't copy EU tactics) and the new state is remotely viable.
I agree with WWD on the last question.
Sun Fin wrote:Do you think Russia will care about being blocked out of the G8?
No