The secession of States is subject to legal regulation. The arguments presented by States in the advisory proceedings on Kosovo confirm that there are rules of

Although a great deal is known about the recognition of states, less is known about the practice of derecognition of states, namely why and how states withdraw

Peoples and minorities in many parts of the world assert a right to self-determination, autonomy, and even secession from a state, which naturally conflicts wit

From Kurdistan to Somaliland, Xinjiang to South Yemen, all secessionist movements hope to secure newly independent states of their own. Most will not prevail. T

Although the recognition of States is a common occurrence in international relations and retains a central position in discussions of international law, its nat