1) If the matter of legitimacy is not an "all-or-nothing" judgment (p. 20), but a matter of degree, how to determine - within the 3 dimensions of legitimacy - the turning point of a polity as not being considered legitimate anymore?
2) How would Beetham analyze "successful" and "unsuccessful" separatist movements such as Kosovo and Catalunya beyond the domestic sphere? What role do international relations play in influencing the legitimacy of governments through diplomatic recognition (examples: Palestine, Taiwan)