Autonomy, Sovereignty, and Self-Determination: The Accommodation of Conflicting Rights, <i>by Hurst Hannum</i>

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“…But considering the classic definition of a state is found in the 1933 Montevideo Convention on Rights and Duties of States. The convention identifies the state as possessing the following: 1) A permanent population 2) A defined territory 3) Government; and 4) Capacity to enter relations with other States (Hannum, 1996, p.16). Considering the formal pre‐requisites of the Montevideo Convention or the theoretical precepts discussed above: it is arguable that the Iraqi Kurdish region has a permanent population, a defined territory, a government and an ability to enter international relations.…”

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Oil or State? The Role of the Oil in the Recognition of Kurdish Statehood in Iraqi Kurdistan

Mirhanoglu

2023

Studies Ethnicity & National

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Oil reserves hold importance not just in the realm of economic profit, but also wield significant influence in political matters throughout contemporary history (Yergin, 2011). There are numerous connections between domestic oil production and international policy actions (Ashford, 2022). In fragile states, entities resembling state organizations can participate in local oil extraction through the exercise of their territorial rights. Additionally, these structures can have an impact on political dynamics at both the regional and global levels. This article delves into the link between oil and the acknowledgment of statehood in Iraqi Kurdistan. It contends that the presence of oil has significantly contributed to the recognition of Kurdish statehood by providing a source of income and augmenting its economic and political prowess. The study analyzes the history of the oil industry in Iraqi Kurdistan and its impact on the region's political and economic development. It also explores the political dynamics between Iraqi Kurdistan and the central government in Baghdad, along with the role of international actors in the recognition of Kurdish statehood. This paper concentrates on the positive outcomes of having rich natural resources and being recognized as a de facto state. Additionally, the article explains how Iraqi Kurdistan legitimizes its recognition as a de facto state by signing agreements with large oil companies since 2005 on its own territory. The study employs Caspersen's “unrecognized state” definition and Krasner's concept of sovereignty, along with Pegg's definition of de facto states, to provide a comprehensive understanding of the Iraqi Kurdistan's international position. For this study, it used the interviews that were conducted in 2017 in the Iraqi Kurdistan region.

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Oil or State? The Role of the Oil in the Recognition of Kurdish Statehood in Iraqi Kurdistan

Mirhanoglu

2023

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“…For instance, the Turkish government has been accused of repressing and killing Kurds to maintain control. 163 In addition to these conflicts, states have used legal and administrative measures to limit minority rights. These include language, education, and cultural expression restrictions, as well as employment, housing, and other discrimination.…”

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The Recognition of Minority Rights in International Law: A Historical Review

Mandal

2023

EJHR

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This study examines the history of minority rights in international law. It begins with the early recognition of minority rights, including the Treaty of Westphalia and the Congress of Vienna, and the emergence of the concept of national minorities in Europe. The article examines minority rights in Europe during the Congress of Berlin and the interwar activities of the League of Nations. Post-World War II developments are explored, with a focus on UN minority recognition. The article also emphasises the role of international human rights legislation in protecting minority rights through treaties like the ICCPR and CRC. It also examines the regional human rights protection mechanisms in Europe, America, Africa, and the Arab region. The paper sheds light on modern minority rights issues like self-determination, cultural rights, political representation, equality, non-discrimination, etc. At the same time, the article also identifies sovereignty, globalisation, terrorism, and nationalist and populist movements as barriers to the process of recognising and protecting minority rights. The conclusion summarises the findings and guides future studies, highlighting the need to maintain and enhance minority rights globally while balancing complex and competing interests.

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Autonomy, Sovereignty, and Self-Determination: The Accommodation of Conflicting Rights, by Hurst Hannum

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Oil or State? The Role of the Oil in the Recognition of Kurdish Statehood in Iraqi Kurdistan

Oil or State? The Role of the Oil in the Recognition of Kurdish Statehood in Iraqi Kurdistan

The Recognition of Minority Rights in International Law: A Historical Review

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