Cardozo Journal of International and Comparative Law
Abstract
The article addresses the violent ethnic conflicts in the former Yugoslavia, highlighting the challenges these conflicts pose to traditional notions of state sovereignty and democracy. It argues that the modern state concept, based on majority rule and the social contract, is inadequate for resolving ethnic conflicts. The author proposes rethinking sovereignty and constitutional frameworks to accommodate ethnic diversity, emphasizing shared sovereignty and consensual decision-making to prevent further violence and ensure peaceful coexistence.
Disciplines
Human Rights Law | Law
Recommended Citation
Thomas Fleiner,
The Yugoslav Crisis: Challenge for a New Theory of Federalism,
6
Cardozo J. Int'l & Comp. L.
85
(1998).
Available at:
https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cjicl/vol6/iss1/4