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The Next New Country: Bougainville and the Legal Challenges of Statehood

Situated northeast of Australia in the eastern portion of Papua New Guinea, Bougainville is a viable candidate for statehood– indeed, global scholars will recognize Bougainville as the next most likely nation-state to receive UN member status–but a deeper dive reveals a complex history foreboding a long journey ahead.

Zev Mahrer '27, April 28, 2024

Williams College Law Journal

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The Next New Country: Bougainville and the Legal Challenges of Statehood

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