While this traditional framework will continue to have its relevance, it is far from adequate to fully grasp the peculiarities of minority groups as political entities and their particular needs within the state they find themselves in. In other words, a normative argument for a more effective regime for minority protection under international law must go beyond the vulnerability framework and re-conceptualise the minority as an organising element of the state and also by ensuring more visibility of minority groups in international decision-making. This is an important step to take if we are serious about fixing the problem of democratic deficit in international law. Thank you! 4