Title: Recognizing states
Description: This text charts the historical practice of recognizing states since the late 18th century and examines a central question raised by the new, lingering demands for statehood in different parts of the world: who qualifies for international recognition as a sovereign, independent state?
Subjects: Völkerrecht, Legitimacy of governments, Gründung, Souveränität, State succession, Internationale betrekkingen, Selbstbestimmungsrecht, History, Nieuwe staten, Anerkennung, Zelfbeschikkingsrecht, Staat, Soevereiniteit, Self-determination, National, Recognition (International law), Staatensukzession