PEOPLES AND NATIONS FIGHTING FOR INDEPENDENCE AS SUBJECTS OF INTERNATIONAL LAW

УДК 341.21 ББК 67.910.12

  • A. G. Uporov Kuzbass Institute of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia (Novokuznetsk, Russia)
DOI_disc_logo https://doi.org/10.14258/ralj(2025)2.18
Keywords: self-determination, people, nation, international law, legal personality, independence

Abstract

The article analyzes the legal status of peoples and nations fighting for independence as subjects ofinternational law. Special attention is paid to the historical evolution of the principle of self-determination,starting with its consolidation in the UN Charter and the Declaration on the Granting of Independence toColonial Countries and Peoples. The article examines the conceptual issues of the difference between theconcepts of «people» and «nation», as well as discussions about the legal personality of these collectiveentities. The author examines various scenarios for the realization of the right to self-determination, includingexamples of peace negotiations, armed conflicts and economic struggle for control over natural resources. Thedifficulties of recognizing peoples and nations as subjects of international law, including legal, political andeconomic barriers, are emphasized. In conclusion, the ways of improving international legal regulation aimedat eliminating contradictions and supporting young states are proposed. The work is of practical importancefor studying issues of national sovereignty and international stability.

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Published
2025-07-08
How to Cite
Uporov A. PEOPLES AND NATIONS FIGHTING FOR INDEPENDENCE AS SUBJECTS OF INTERNATIONAL LAW // Russian-Asian Law Journal, 2025, № 2. P. 122-125 DOI: 10.14258/ralj(2025)2.18. URL: https://ralj.ru/article/view/%282025%292.18.
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No 2 (2025): Russian-Asian Law Journal
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INTERNATIONAL LEGAL AND COMPARATIVE LEGAL STUDIES

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