Nation Building in Contested States: Comparative Insights from Kosovo, Transnistria, and Northern Cyprus

In: Balkan Politics and Society v.4

Abstract

Intro -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- List of Maps -- 1. Introduction -- Placing the Work in Context -- The State & -- State Formation -- State Building -- Sovereignty, Recognition and Contested States -- Self-Determination -- Nations and Nationalism -- Nation Building -- National Symbols -- The National Myth -- Applying Existing Theory -- 2. Mapping Out Contested States -- General Overview -- Case Selection -- Conclusion -- 3. Case Study 1: Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus -- Historical Outline: Cyprus, "the Cyprus Problem" and TRNC -- The Creation of a "Usable Past" The Creation of a "Usable Past" -- Perceptions of History and History Books -- National Holidays -- A Political Culture Based on the "Usable Past" -- Flag, Coat of Arms, Anthem and Currency -- Passports and Visas -- Transformation of Cultural Landscapes and Public Spaces -- The Creation of Institutions and Traditions -- Museums -- Representation Abroad and Contact with Other States -- Civil Society -- Conclusion -- 4. Case Study 2: Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic -- Historical Outline: the Region of Transnistria -- The Creation of a "Usable Past" -- Perceptions of History and History Books -- National Holidays -- A Political Culture Based on the "Usable Past" -- Flag, Coat of Arms, Anthem and Currency -- Passports and Visas -- Transformation of Cultural Landscapes and Public Spaces -- The Creation of Institutions and Traditions -- Museums -- Representation Abroad and Contact with Other States -- Civil Society -- Conclusion -- 5. Case Study 3: Republic of Kosovo -- Historical Outline -- The Creation of a "Usable Past" -- Perceptions of History and History Books -- National Holidays -- A Political Culture Based on the Usable Past -- Flag, Coat of Arms, Anthem and Currency -- Passports & -- Visas -- Transformations of Cultural Landscapes & -- Public Spaces.