A major problem today is the existence of territories, usually breakaway regions that have been part of a larger union under dissatisfactory conditions, which have set themselves up as states but does not recognized b...A major problem today is the existence of territories, usually breakaway regions that have been part of a larger union under dissatisfactory conditions, which have set themselves up as states but does not recognized by much of the world. Such regions present both regional and global problems. In this study, the Russia-Georgia War and its accompanying domestic politics are examined, including the policies of unrecognized states, using Georgia and Azerbaijan as examples. The Russian factor caused difficulties for Azerbaijan and Georgia in terms of recovering their land; however, the lack of a common standard for state recognition in the international community is also to blame for their difficulties. This study aims to demonstrate the need for a new common standard that considers historical backgrounds and legal aspects in helping such troubled territories return to normal.展开更多
文摘A major problem today is the existence of territories, usually breakaway regions that have been part of a larger union under dissatisfactory conditions, which have set themselves up as states but does not recognized by much of the world. Such regions present both regional and global problems. In this study, the Russia-Georgia War and its accompanying domestic politics are examined, including the policies of unrecognized states, using Georgia and Azerbaijan as examples. The Russian factor caused difficulties for Azerbaijan and Georgia in terms of recovering their land; however, the lack of a common standard for state recognition in the international community is also to blame for their difficulties. This study aims to demonstrate the need for a new common standard that considers historical backgrounds and legal aspects in helping such troubled territories return to normal.