The Validity of the Term "State" in a De Facto Context
... most open to interpretation. Whilst there are many (and often well grounded) accusations that unrecognised states are simply vassals of external powers this is not a phenomenon unique to unrecognised entities. Many recognised states with a seat in the United Nations forfeit numerous traditional sovereign attributes willingly (for example the legislative power granted by Monaco to France) yet are not deemed to have surrendered their independence. In addition, whilst unrecognised states undoubtedly struggle ...
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