Recognition

Recognition

1. Theories

   • Constitutive
     • A state doesn't exist until is recognized by other states Is not much in accordance with reality. 
   • Declarative
     • Recognition is merely an acceptance of the existence. Which antecedes  the act of recognition.

2. Of states

   • Recognition of the statehood of certain international entity

3. Of Governments

   • Recognition of governments as distincts from states is now abolished. Recognition of a state implies recognition of its government

4. De Facto

   • Implies cognition of the new state of affairs but is pendant of a definitive recognition. It might be a "sub judice" recognition until a definitive decision is made

5. De Iure

   • Implies full recognition of capacities and personality of the state. Legal consequences.
   • Legal Effects
     • Internationally
       • Recognition of a state has effects in the International level. However it cannot be argued that non recognition of a states deemes it free from following norms of non agression
     • Internally
       • It can be said that to the domestic level recognition is constitutive because once the superior entity of the state recognizes other states, the autorithies at a lesser level are obliged to accept this recognition.