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Ramesh Ganohariti
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Lecturer (Research Methods) at ISGA UniLeiden #DenHaag
PhD in Politics & IR LawGovDCU🇮🇪.
UniLeiden🇳🇱 RitsumeikanAPU🇯🇵 Alumnus.
#Citizenship #statehood #LegalIdentity
Abkhazia, South Ossetia, Transnistria
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Ramesh Ganohariti @rameshg.bsky.social · Aug 12
My first book, which discusses Sub-State Recognition, & co-authored with @gezimvisoka.bsky.social, is out now!
#DeFactoStates
link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
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mbrajshori.bsky.social
In my latest book review, I discuss @gezimvisoka.bsky.social & @rameshg.bsky.social “Sub-State Recognition: The Politics of Recognition from Below”, a powerful challenge to the state-centric orthodoxy of recognition and a major contribution to sovereignty studies. www.tandfonline.com/eprint/RRISX...
Sub-State Recognition: The Politics of Recognition from Below
Published in Journal of Balkan and Near Eastern Studies (Ahead of Print, 2025)
www.tandfonline.com
November 3, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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rameshg.bsky.social
Happy to share that on the 21st of October at @fggaleiden.bsky.social Leiden University Den Haag, I will present on my new book on Sub-State Recognition, co-authored with @gezimvisoka.bsky.social
Sign-up via link:
www.staff.universiteitleiden.nl/events/2025/...
October 3, 2025 at 9:37 AM
rameshg.bsky.social
Happy to share that on the 21st of October at @fggaleiden.bsky.social Leiden University Den Haag, I will present on my new book on Sub-State Recognition, co-authored with @gezimvisoka.bsky.social
Sign-up via link:
www.staff.universiteitleiden.nl/events/2025/...
October 3, 2025 at 9:37 AM
rameshg.bsky.social
& our book on Sub-State recognition is now accessible online via the #Leiden Library catalogue.
catalogue.leidenuniv.nl

@ubleiden.bsky.social @fggaleiden.bsky.social @gezimvisoka.bsky.social
August 27, 2025 at 7:10 AM
rameshg.bsky.social
Finally got the physical copy of my first book!
#DeFactoStates #Recognition #Diplomacy
@gezimvisoka.bsky.social @fggaleiden.bsky.social
link.springer.com/book/10.1007/9…
August 24, 2025 at 11:09 AM
rameshg.bsky.social
My first book, which discusses Sub-State Recognition, & co-authored with @gezimvisoka.bsky.social, is out now!
#DeFactoStates
link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
August 12, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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leibniz-ios.de
#OutNow: New report on #Ukraine's citizenship in wartime. @rameshg.bsky.social & @faburkhardt.bsky.social (#LeibnizIOS) analyze how #Russia's war transforms Ukrainian citizenship policy through forced naturalizations, demographic crisis, and mass displacement amid mobilization. #OpenAccess ⬇️
"The State of Citizenship in Ukraine": Report by Fabian Burkhardt and Ramesh Ganohariti
Report on Ukraine published in the GLOBALCIT Country Report Series of the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies. Open Access.
leibniz-ios.de
July 18, 2025 at 8:27 AM
rameshg.bsky.social
NEW PUBLICATION🎉
Happy to finally share the new @globalcit.bsky.social Report on the State of #Citizenship in #Ukraine (2014~2024) co-authored with @faburkhardt.bsky.social
#EUI #passportisation
hdl.handle.net/1814/92966
July 4, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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kincha.bsky.social
Latest report on the hell that queer people in Russia are forced to live through

More here (it also has an ENG version): comingoutspb.github.io/lgbt-visibil...
Унижения, преследования, дискриминация: жизнь квир-людей в России в 2025 году
YouTube video by Настоящее Время. Сюжеты
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June 8, 2025 at 12:23 PM
rameshg.bsky.social
So apparently #Somaliland has derecognised #Somalia.
While there are plenty of cases of derecognition of de facto states, this is one of the few (if not only?) cases where a de facto state has derecognised its claimant state in its entirety.
June 7, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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identitiesjournal.bsky.social
Today!

Suspect Citizenship: Rethinking Belonging and Non-belonging in Plural Societies

With Identities Associate Editor @jean23bean.bsky.social

27 May, 6pm BST, London School of Economics and Political Science

www.lse.ac.uk/sociol...
Suspect citizenship: rethinking belonging and non-belonging in plural societies
Free LSE public event in exploring citizenship with Dr Jean Beaman and Dr Kristin Surak.
www.lse.ac.uk
May 27, 2025 at 8:00 AM
rameshg.bsky.social
Citizens of #Abkhazia & #SouthOssetia can now apply for 🇷🇺 citizenship without fulfilling residency & language requirements. Though, based on the decree, it seems that individuals who turned 18 between 2008 & now, are still in limbo.
publication.pravo.gov.ru/document/000...
May 19, 2025 at 6:41 AM
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pollypw.bsky.social
What a day in The Hague for the #RodeLijn protest.

The largest Dutch protest in 20 years!
May 18, 2025 at 4:15 PM
rameshg.bsky.social
Excited to share that we finally got the cover sorted for my first monograph co-authored with @gezimvisoka.bsky.social!!!
#StateRecognition #DeFactoStates
May 2, 2025 at 6:41 PM
rameshg.bsky.social
Dual #citizenship agreement between Russia & #Abkhazia/ #SouthOssetia enters into force. The agreements envisage simplified procedure for acquiring 🇷🇺 citizenship (procedures are being drafted).
Previously only Tajikistan & Turkmenistan had such agreements with 🇷🇺.
sputnik-abkhazia.ru/20250426/gla...
Глава МИД Абхазии прокомментировал Соглашение о двойном гражданстве
СУХУМ, 26 апр - Sputnik. Соглашение об урегулировании вопросов двойного гражданства, помимо процедуры упрощенного вступления в гражданство РФ, регулирует правоотношения граждан Абхазии, уже обладающих...
sputnik-abkhazia.ru
April 27, 2025 at 7:29 AM
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maartenpvink.bsky.social
Important new data from @migpolgroup.bsky.social, including on variation in full political and civil rights through citizenship across European countries. After modernization its citizenship law in 2024, Germany moving to the top of the list.
Figure with bar chart on scores by countries on full political and civil rights through citizenship. The top-performing countries, such as Sweden, Portugal, Germany and Luxembourg, with scores above 70, demonstrate relatively easier access to citizenship for foreigners. In contrast, countries like Bulgaria, Slovenia, Austria, Croatia and Hungary, with scores below 30, reflect more restrictive citizenship acquisition policies.
April 23, 2025 at 8:01 AM
rameshg.bsky.social
Finally got my copy from the author himself. Thanks @gezimvisoka.bsky.social
#staterecognition #defactostates
April 14, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Reposted by Ramesh Ganohariti
globalcit.bsky.social
❗New Entry❗

Reparative citizenship may aim to right past wrongs, but @peterspiro.bsky.social argues it actually weakens the foundational concept of citizenship itself 🛂⚖️

It is unsentimental, instrumental, detached from the community and erodes civic ties 🧑‍🤝‍🧑🚫

Read here 🔗 tinyurl.com/dh6pkpyt
Citizenship as Reparations: Should the victims of historical injustice be offered membership? - Page 6 of 6 - Globalcit
Kickoff contribution by David Owen and Rainer Bauböck. Comments by Jocelyn Kane and Patti Tamara Lenard, Ashley Mantha-Hollands , Timothy Jacob-Owens , Lior Erezand Peter Spiro Read More ...
tinyurl.com
April 11, 2025 at 7:43 AM
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eui-eu.bsky.social
Don't miss out on this #EUIWidening opportunity 👀

Designed to enhance knowledge exchange and access to resources in social sciences & humanities, this #call invites researchers to apply for short-term mobility stays at the #EUI. 📚🤝

Apply by 21 April, 23:59 CEST ➡️ buff.ly/4c7bq8H
April 11, 2025 at 9:41 AM
rameshg.bsky.social
Dear #OntologicalSecurity scholars, I'm looking for sources that discuss how macro level actors (states) engage in "creating" OS for micro level actors (citizens). Any literature that extensively discusses the interaction between different levels? @nckc.bsky.social @jelenasubotic.bsky.social
April 11, 2025 at 7:29 AM
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enstatelessness.bsky.social
"Statelessness is like being a ghost—except no one’s even scared of you."

In our latest guest blog, ENS community member Sam explores how a simple paperwork mix-up left his friend John stranded in legal limbo.

Read: buff.ly/CHWgCBA

#UK #Statelessness #Citizenship
April 10, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Reposted by Ramesh Ganohariti
bronwenmanby.bsky.social
French parliament restricts birthright citizenship in Mayotte, left slams 'laboratory of far right'
France's parliament on Tuesday adopted a bill restricting birthright citizenship enshrined in the French constitution for children born in its overseas territory of Mayotte. The island has seen mass…
www.france24.com
April 10, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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maartenpvink.bsky.social
! major development: Italian gov restricts by decree transmission of citizenship abroad to 2 generations:

From now on if you are born abroad only Italian if: parent or grandparent born in Italy. Or if parent has resided in 🇮🇹 2 yrs before you were born

+ other restrictions upcoming (see 🧵 & below)
Key Provisions of the Decreto Cittadinanza Generational Limits: One of the most significant changes under the new decree is the restriction on generational claims for Italian citizenship jure sanguinis. Applicants must now demonstrate a direct connection to at least one Italian parent or grandparent, effectively eliminating claims through great-grandparents. This change ensures that citizenship is granted based on closer and more verifiable ties to Italy. Centralized Processing Office: The establishment of a centralized office for processing Italian citizenship jure sanguinis applications is another cornerstone of the decree. By consolidating resources and expertise, this office aims to improve the efficiency and consistency of the application process, reducing wait times and enhancing the overall experience for applicants. This is, for the moment, still not operative for a transitional period of one year. Increased Application Fees for Italian citizenship jure sanguinis: To cover the administrative costs associated with processing a high volume of applications, the decree has increased the application fees. The fee has doubled from 300 to 600 Euros, with potential future increases to 700 Euros. This adjustment ensures that the application process is adequately funded and can operate smoothly. Temporary Suspension of Italian citizenship jure sanguinis Applications withing the Italian Consulates: In response to overwhelming demand and backlogs exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the decree has temporarily suspended the scheduling of new citizenship applications. This suspension allows the government to address existing backlogs and streamline the application process for future applicants.
March 31, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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globalcit.bsky.social
⏳ Time is running out! Submit your essay for the Rainer Bauböck 2025 Essay Award by 31 March 2025! 📝🏆

Win €1,000, get published, and present your work in Florence! 🌍✨

Topic: How will geopolitics affect future citizenship laws and policies ❓

🔗 Full Details: shorturl.at/MLqXv
March 6, 2025 at 8:55 AM
rameshg.bsky.social
NEW PUBLICATION🎉
Happy to finally get a copy of my chapter with @saschadueerkop.bsky.social on #SportsDiplomacy in Contested Territories in the Handbook on Public Diplomacy edited by Sean Aday.
@fggaleiden.bsky.social

www.e-elgar.com/shop/gbp/han...
March 21, 2025 at 10:51 AM