Separatist movements are organized efforts by specific regions or groups within a country seeking independence from a larger political entity. These movements aim to establish their own autonomous state based on factors like ethnicity, language, culture, religion or economic interests.
Related terms
Self-determination: The right of a group or nation to freely choose its own political status and form of government.
Kashmir Conflict: A territorial dispute between India and Pakistan over the region of Kashmir, characterized by separatist movements seeking independence or union with either country.
Catalonia Independence Movement: A movement in Spain's Catalonia region advocating for its secession from Spain and the establishment of an independent state.