New Program: The Confederacy(?)
The name is still in the works, but the idea remains sound.
Perhaps one of the chief impediments to a de facto state is recognition from the International Community. A reference in the book Statehood and the Law of Self-Determination By David Raic (ISBN 904111890X, 9789041118905) from International Law, vol 1 (1st edition) states that:
Other articles on the subject point out the "State of Palestine" as an example. So how does one go about gaining International Support? That is the question I'm dedicated to exploring at the moment. So far my solution hinges on a Confederacy of Free States (interestingly enough "CFS"), basically a collection of current, active and valid de facto states that can be valued contributors to a larger self-governed entity. It also involves islands and oil tankers and the science of hydroelectrics and wind power. Certainly this is a long and involved process, one that will require the social networking skills of a top diplomat as well as the ability to provide incentive to those members of the UN who hold veto powers. I'm looking forward to it.
Confederation: Usually created by treaty but often later adopting a common constitution, confederations tend to be established for dealing with critical issues such as defense, foreign affairs, or a common currency, with the central government being required to provide support for all members. A confederation, in modern political terms, is usually limited to a permanent union of sovereign states for common action in relation to other states.
Perhaps one of the chief impediments to a de facto state is recognition from the International Community. A reference in the book Statehood and the Law of Self-Determination By David Raic (ISBN 904111890X, 9789041118905) from International Law, vol 1 (1st edition) states that:
[i]nternational Law does not say that a State is not in existence as long as it is not recognized, but it takes no notice of it before it's recognition. Through recognition only and exclusively a State becomes an International Person and a subject of International Law.
Other articles on the subject point out the "State of Palestine" as an example. So how does one go about gaining International Support? That is the question I'm dedicated to exploring at the moment. So far my solution hinges on a Confederacy of Free States (interestingly enough "CFS"), basically a collection of current, active and valid de facto states that can be valued contributors to a larger self-governed entity. It also involves islands and oil tankers and the science of hydroelectrics and wind power. Certainly this is a long and involved process, one that will require the social networking skills of a top diplomat as well as the ability to provide incentive to those members of the UN who hold veto powers. I'm looking forward to it.
Labels: 2009-04-03, links, news, update
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