Introduction -- State recognition prior to 1815 -- New states in Latin America -- New states in nineteenth-century Europe -- New states between 1918 and 1945 -- New states in decolonization after 1945 -- New states in the post-Cold War period -- Conclusion
Summary
This text charts the historical practice of recognizing states since the late 18th century and examines a central question raised by the new, lingering demands for statehood in different parts of the world: who qualifies for international recognition as a sovereign, independent state?
