As the war in Ukraine continues, attention has turned to neighbouring Moldova - one of the least known countries in Europe. Facing considerable economic, political and now security problems, there have been growing calls for unification with neighbouring Romania in recent years. But could this really happen? Hello and welcome! My name is James Ker-Lindsay. Here I take an informed look at International Relations with a focus on territorial conflicts, secession, independence movements and new countries. If you like what you see, please do subscribe. If you want more, including exclusive content and benefits, consider becoming a channel member. Many thanks! SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE null SUPPORT THE CHANNEL null While we (incorrectly) tend to think of countries as national homelands, there are some nations that find themselves divided into two separate countries where they exist in a majority. In effect, a national homeland becomes divided. In many cases, they learn to live a separate existence - and may even develop a wholly separate identity. But sometimes there are calls for unification. Romania and Moldova are a good example. Having once been known as Bessarabia, a part of the Principality of Moldavia, Moldova was ceded to Russia in the early nineteenth century. However, in 1918, it was reunited with what was then the Kingdom of Romania. In 1940, the Soviet Union retook the territory, proclaiming the Moldavian Soviet Socialist Republic. However, with the end of the USSR, in 1991, the Republic of Moldova came into being. This in turn led to calls for union with neighbouring Romania. But could this reunification really happen? While there is certainly support for the idea in both countries, there are many economic, political, social and international factors that need to be taken into account. Ultimately, union - in one form or another - is very possible. CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction and Titles 0:31 Kin States in International Relations 1:24 Background to Romania and Moldova 2:02 Romania and Moldova: A Short History 3:22 Romania and Moldova: USSR and After 5:08 Moldovan Attitudes Towards Unification 7:27 Romanian Attitudes Towards Unification 8:52 Wider Issues: The EU and Transnistria 10:36 Could Romania and Moldova Unite? RELATED PLAYLISTS Current Issues and Disputes    • CURRENT ISSUES AND DISPUTES   International Relations, Conflict and Security in South East Europe and the Balkans    • SOUTH EAST EUROPE   International Relations, Conflict and Security in the Post-Soviet Space https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0RwWZXeb-0 =============== FURTHER READING & USEFUL SOURCES Moldova Ministry of Foreign Affairs https://mfa.gov.md/en Romania Ministry of Foreign Affairs https://www.mae.ro/en Constitution of Moldova https://www.presedinte.md/app/webroot/Constitutia_RM/Constitutia_RM_EN.pdf Moldovan Identity and the Politics of Pan-Romanianism https://doi.org/10.2307/2501297 Moldova: A History https://amzn.to/3rKcShD In Search of Romania https://amzn.to/36DLp9P A Concise History of Romania https://amzn.to/3xM51nn =============== MY BOOKS Secession and State Creation: What Everyone Needs to Know https://amzn.to/2MPY3W2 [PRE-ORDER] The Cyprus Problem: What Everyone Needs to Know https://amzn.to/2FaaBU2 Kosovo: The Path to Contested Statehood in the Balkans https://amzn.to/35jiBN2 The Foreign Policy of Counter-Secession https://amzn.to/2Qinm5t My other books https://amzn.to/2MlP13u =============== MY PROFILES & SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS Twitter http://www.twitter.com/JamesKerLindsay LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-ker-lindsay-b31b9930/ Academia.edu https://lse.academia.edu/JamesKerLindsay Research Gate https://www.researchgate.net/profile/James_Ker-Lindsay =============== EQUIPMENT& TOOL USED TO MAKE THIS VIDEO Camera: Canon XA40 https://amzn.to/3CLinzy Microphone: Røde VideoMic NTG https://amzn.to/2MAHBZj Key Light: Elgato https://amzn.to/3D85kJx Accent Lights: Aputure MC https://amzn.to/3kkoGSS Teleprompter: Parrot 2 https://amzn.to/2VLcRsm Tripod: Geekoto 79" Carbon Fibre https://amzn.to/2wWMNT1 Channel Analytics: TubeBuddy https://www.tubebuddy.com/JKL Channel Graphics: https://motionvfx.sjv.io/NKB34O =============== KEYWORDS #Moldova #Romania #Unification #InternationalPolitics #CurrentAffairs #InternationalRelations #Statehood #Independence #InternationalLaw #InternationalHistory DISCLAIMER: Some of the links above are affiliate links. These pay a small commission if you make a purchase. This helps to support the channel and will be at no additional cost to you.