Zombie Self-determination?

This article is a review of Johannes Socher's book "Russia and the Right to Self-Determination in the Post-Soviet Space." The reviewer praises the book's extensive references and its contribution to English-speaking scholarship on Russia. The review also discusses the influence of Vladimir Lenin on the concept of self-determination and mentions the work of Jörg Fisch, who questions its relevance in the post-World War II era. The text explores the historical development of self-determination, the role of the Soviet Union, and ongoing struggles for self-determination in various regions. It also discusses the book's focus on Russian approaches to international law and presents different perspectives on cases of sovereignty, secession, and annexation. The article concludes by recommending the book and acknowledging the author's differing viewpoints. [Extracted from the article]