RECOGNITION AND LEGITIMATION : It has already been seen that an important requirement of statehood is the capacity to enter into international legal relationships. This inevitably concerns the attitude of other states and in particular raises the question of recognition.

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The political existence of the state is independent of recognition by other states. Even before recognition the state has the right to defend its integrity and independence ... and to organise itself as it sees fit. The exercise of these rights has no other limitation than the exercise of the rights of other states according to international law – Article 3.