ABSTRACT
Quasi-states and de facto states are both children of the new sovereignty regime. The de facto state is a functioning reality that is denied legitimacy by the rest of international society. The quasi-state would have recognition and lack power capabilities while the de facto state would have power capabilities but lack recognition. Despite the vast extent of the academic literature on such topics as international society, secession, self-determination, sovereignty, the state, ethnic conflict, and weak state security, the de facto state has received scant academic attention to date. de facto states are often much harder to analyze precisely and quantify than are juridical states. The distinction between international society as either a purposive or a practical association comes from Terry Nardin. The chapter also presents an overview of the key concepts discussed in this book.
