Will Scotland Referendum Bring Dysfunction to the Regnum? American University Experts Available to Discuss Implications

WHO: American University School of International Service and School of Public Affairs Experts.

WHAT: Analysis & Discussion Scotland’s Referendum to Break from UK

WHEN: September 16 - ongoing.

WHERE: American University, in-studio, or via telephone September 16, 2014 (Washington, D.C.) – The historic referendum in Scotland to break apart from the United Kingdom has important implications regardless of the result. Either way, Scots will win either complete independence with a “yes” vote or more independence than they currently have should the “no” vote predominate at the polls. As the polls have narrowed to a toss-up in recent weeks, many questions are left with how to proceed as an independent Scotland or a Scotland with more autonomy.

The American University professors below are available to discuss how the UK will be affected, whether the referendum will be the start of a new trend, how the EU will be affected, and the costs and benefits to Scotland. They can also address the future of UK Prime Minister David Cameron and the Conservative Party.

Michelle Egan, professor in American University’s School of International Service is an expert on the European Union, Relations of West European Nations, International Relations of Europe, Comparative European Politics, economics and society, transatlantic relations, and globalization. Prof. Egan is available to discuss Scotland’s referendum and its impact not only on the UK but the European Union and how its outcome may influence other independence movements brewing in Europe.

Saul Newman, associate professor in American University’s Department of Government in the School of Public Affairs is an expert on ethno regional conflict in democracies, nationalism, ethnic politics and terrorism. Prof. Newman can discuss the Scottish independence movement’s history, how it got to this point, what is likely to happen in the referendum and what the consequences might be for the UK and the rest of the EU. Newman can also talk about how this referendum compares to other cases in democracies such as Canada and Spain.