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no. in spirit maybe but democracy and structure pretty much cover the globes population and you cant operate your own society without having to adhere to its concepts.
any of yall any good with international law? I need to figure out if Somaliland should be considered an actual stateOn May 18, 1991, the people of Somaliland declared independence from Somalia. However, it has not been recognized by any other country or international organization. It is completely within the borders of Somalia... but has its own government and constitution.Im leaning towards no.. but dont particularily have a good reasonany thoughts are appreciated and will be propped
Technically, unless there is widespread recognition (international bodies, major western countries), a country would not be technically considered a state. However, that does not change the facts on the ground. And in politics, the facts on the ground determine all.For example, in the mid to late 90s the Taliban controlled the capital and the majority of Afghanistan. However they were only recognized by three countries. So internationally, their regime was not recognized as the legitimate ruling body. The opposition Northern Alliance was. So it was the NA that chaired Afghanistans seat at the UN, etc.However, when it come to dealing with Afghanistan, no one went through the NA because while recognized, they were not a factor on the ground. Aid agencies, the US, EU all dealt with the Taliban when it came to human rights, poppy growth, aid etc etcThats a case of recognition of government.The same principle applies to de facto states like Somaliland, or the way Chechnya used to be (before Russian forcibly re-incorporated it) and how Kosovo very well will be like in the future. Whiile not recognized, they have all the trappings of a state. They are, de facto and essentially, a state. Not recognized, but in a way every country recognizes they are independent. If they have to deal with them, they will go them to talk, regardless of recognition or notAs for Somaliland, they are a state, recognition or not. In fact, its a crime that the international world has turned its back on Somaliland. While the rest of Somalia descends into anarchy and chaos, Somaliland has created a viable democratic system and disarmened its population, while boosting its economy without any international assistance.
I doubt anybody is going to recognize the Pan-African Socialist Republic of America once it comes into existence via my revolution.That doesn't change the fact that anyone who speaks out against it will lose their hands, or worse.
not if my Latin States of America comes first.
Quote from: Westcoastin' on November 27, 2007, 11:44:47 PMany of yall any good with international law? I need to figure out if Somaliland should be considered an actual stateOn May 18, 1991, the people of Somaliland declared independence from Somalia. However, it has not been recognized by any other country or international organization. It is completely within the borders of Somalia... but has its own government and constitution.Im leaning towards no.. but dont particularily have a good reasonany thoughts are appreciated and will be proppedA state is not a state unless the white man says it is.