Topic: Determining the Legitimacy of Secession Movements and Obligations of Parent States
Country: Japan
Delegate Name: Alassane Gueye
School: Grand Blanc High School
Topic page: background guide and all position papers All Japan position papers GLIMUN 2016 committees
The state of Japan has some different takes on this issue. Since this issue is quite complex, we must consider the multiple perspectives. As a nation on the end of fighting secessions in our distant past, we understand how complex they are. Thus, we have a few different takes.
On one hand, we must consider a peaceful solution to these secession movements if they are deemed to be going against what we consider human rights. So if they are violating people's rights such as speech and general freedom, they should be considered illegitimate. On the other hand, we must consider the current government in power and how they may have had a hand in the creation of these groups with their own laws and actions. If the country has done many bad actions and the movement is leaving because of this, the movements may be legitimate, which will require greater discussion. Also we have to look at if the movement is a fringe element or supported by most of the people that would be leaving the country and living in the new area. Thus, we must look at everything and all parts.
In the end, we need to look at a few factors. One, we must look at the actions and reasons why a movement is seceding from a country. Two, we must look at the country's actions in the creation of this movement. Thus, we look at many sides of the issue, as it is important to determine the context.
