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irredentistPerson who wishes to reclaim the lost territories of a state. The term derives from an Italian political party founded in about 1878 intending to incorporate Italian-speaking areas into the newly formed state. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Yet a unilateral settlement, without making the fractious Palestinians stakeholders in the outcome, is no settlement at all, since it would only lead to constant irredentist claims being advanced by different branches of the Palestinian community. If bin Laden is the Trotsky of irredentist Islam, preaching a wacky, bloody notion of a roving, permanent Islamic revolution, how do we, as progressives, respond? Second, China needed to fuel a nationalistic and irredentist spirit that legitimized the authority of the government and demonstrated the state's commitment to defend China's claim over the disputed territories. |
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