Parallel state

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The "parallel state" is a term coined by American historian Robert Paxton^[1] to describe a collection of organizations or institutions that are state-like in their organization, management and structure, but are not officially part of the legitimate state or government.^[2] They serve primarily to promote the prevailing political and social ideology of the state.^[3]

The parallel state differs from the more commonly used "

"Parallel States" is also a study into the possibility of uniting one country while giving them two states parallel to each other in power and representation; both those states would however be compliant to one central-authority.^[citation needed] This study was also suggested as a corner-stone for possible peace scenarios in war torn countries.^{[citation needed]} One such example is the "Parallel States Project", hosted at Lund University, which seeks to explore the potential for a "Parallel States" approach to proposing a solution to the Israeli-Palestinian issue.^[5][6]

See also

• State within a state

References

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