Can statehood emerge from chaos? History’s lesson

This week, the prospect of Palestinian statehood suddenly became tangible, with the UK, France and Canada promising to recognise Palestine at the UN general assembly in September. 

Whether Australia will follow suit remains to be seen.  

What can history tell us about the formation of new states out of violent conflict? 

Guest: Sir Christopher Clark, professor of history at the University of Cambridge 

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