La paradiplomatie identitaire: le Quebec, la Catalogne et la Flandre en relations internationales

In: Politique et sociétés, Band 23, Heft 2-3, S. 203-237

Abstract

This article introduces the concept of "identity paradiplomacy" which is different from protodiplomacy, because the objective of identity entrepreneurs is to enter the international arena to access resources (symbolic & material) they lack internally. This article explains the motivations of the identity entrepreneurs & contradicts the thesis that identity paradiplomacy inevitably leads to increasing conflicts. Contrary to common beliefs nationalist claims are negotiable & can be the object of compromise. The cases studied here are Quebec, Catalonia & Flanders. Adapted from the source document.