Crises Capitalism and Independence Doctrines

Abstract

Much of leftist debate on ‘the Scottish question’ is perplexing, not to say frustrating. What could be an opportunity for dialogue is instead functioning as a process of closure, where independence is posited as ipso facto ‘progressive’. Such thinking serves to elide and co-opt struggles for social justice in ways that demand critical attention. This article aims to open up a critical dialogue on independence, self-determination and nation-building, and to re-focus these questions on participation as empowerment.