The Ambiguity and Complexity of the Right to SelfDetermination: A Legal and Political Perspective
Journal: International Research Journal of Multidisciplinary Scope
Year: 2024

This article critically explores the ambiguity and complexity inherent in the right to self-determination from both legal and political perspectives. It discusses the concept's imprecise nature, especially in terms of its application beyond the colonial context. Adopting the doctrinal approach, this paper scrutinizes various international legal instruments, such as the United Nations Charter and Human Rights Covenants, and their interpretations that have contributed to the ongoing debates surrou