States extend diplomatic recognition to entities lacking territorial control and functioning institutions, using recognition as symbolic signaling.
— Redefines the meaning and utility of state recognition, with implications for international law, conflict incentives, negotiation frameworks, and public expectations about what recognition delivers.
Philip Cunliffe
2025.08.11
100% relevant
The article argues there is 'no independent Palestine to recognize' and labels Western recognition a 'mirage' that won’t change facts on the ground.
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