Moldavian Journal of International Law and International Relations
THE ROLE OF INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS IN THE RECOGNITION OF SELF-PROCLAIMED STATE FORMATIONS
Author: CAZACU Doina, MATEICIUC Daniela
JEL Classification: K33
Universal Decimal Classification: 341.1; 341.7/.8
DOI: https://doi.org/10.61753/1857-1999/2345-1963/2023.19-2.02
CAZACU Doina - Ph.D in Law, Associate Professor, State University of Moldova, Faculty of Law, Department of International and European law. (Chisinau, Republic of Moldova).
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0425-189XEmail: doina.cazacu@yahoo.com
MATEICIUC Daniela - Fourth year student, Law Faculty, State University of Moldova (Chisinau, Republic of Moldova).
https://orcid.org/0009-0004-6183-3329Email: danielamateiciuc2001@gmail.com
Keywords: international organization, recognition, self-proclaimed state formations, statehood, sovereignty.
Abstract
International organizations play a crucial role in the recognition of self-proclaimed state formations, but this recognition can be a complicated and controversial process. This scientific endeavor aims to analyze the concept of collective recognition. In this context, the recognition of a self-proclaimed state formation can be seen as an expression of respect for self-determination or as a violation of the principle of territorial integrity. The decision of an international organization to grant a state full membership status establishes de facto recognition and legitimizes it as an actor on the international stage. The normative competences and geopolitical interests that form the basis for international organizations in recognizing self-proclaimed state formations can vary depending on the specific context of each case.