The Legitimacy of the Haitian State

Abstract: This 14 page paper addressees the question that goes to what makes a state legitimate or illegitimate. A list of failed states are discussed and Haiti is chosen as an example to further address why certain states fail. Specific issues are explored in depth which are the lack of nationalism, Haiti's underdeveloped status and the allowance of continual violence. Bibliography lists 13 sources.

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Catagory: Latin-America / Mixed

Subcatagory: Latin-American & Carribean Studies

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