International Recognition: The case for integration
In 1990, after decades under Soviet rule, the Pridnestrovian nation emerged into freedom. Today, more freedom is on the way: Pridnestrovie is now breaking through the Moldova-imposed diplomatic apartheid and seeking stronger international ties with other democratic countries.
Located in Europe: Twice the population of Iceland and double the size of Luxembourg.
However, as a close collaborator of U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice explains, under international law the "legality" of Pridnestrovie does not depend on its level of international recognition. At most, formal non-recognition is only a hindrance, not an obstable, to effective diplomatic relations. Oxford University also gives a clear verdict on Pridnestrovian statehood under international law, bringing a sense of maturity and diplomatic realism to the issue of Pridnestrovie's place in the new Europe. Click here for more details on that, or here for the analysis of an international treaty which, signed by a U.S. president, grants statehood to Pridnestrovie. Pridnestrovie passes the test for statehood, in all three fields: Juridical sovereignty and independence, Westphalian sovereignty, and domestic sovereignty. [ More ]
Expired land claim of doubtful merit
The only strong opponent to Pridnestrovie's existence is Moldova which still clings to the an unresolved territorial claim against the country — a claim which, when examined, appears to be of dubious legality. Nevertheless, Pridnestrovie's sovereignty under international law is sometimes challenged by defenders of the Republic of Moldova's territorial integrity. But in order to talk of "territorial integrity", first, we must define what that territory is.
A look at how Pridnestrovie was born also shows why the time has now come to welcome the country's entry into the international community with open arms. Although small, it is more prosperous than its neighbors and has a unique place in Europe. Is it too small? Not when compared to other countries. Clearly capable of standing alone and larger than dozens of UN-member nations, Pridnestrovie has enough territory and enough inhabitants to exceed internationally recognized norms.
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DIPLOMACY:  International Recognition: Facts and consequencesThe basic rule for international legal sovereignty is that recognition is extended to entities, states, with territory and juridical autonomy. But does a lack of international recognition mean that Pridnestrovie doesn't exist as a real country? And to what extent is recognition important? Or even necessary? A close look at both sides of the issue...[more]
SOVEREIGNTY: What makes a countryDepending on who you ask, the requirements for a "real" country may vary. But no matter what the answer is, you can safely put Pridnestrovie to the test: Regardless of the requirements, it meets or beats the tests for statehood...[more]
ANALYSIS:  Legal basis for PMR statehoodFreedom came to Pridnestrovie during the breakup of the Soviet Union. The country bases its existence as a nation on self-determination, its separate history, its actual distinctiveness, and on the reversal of the Molotov-Ribbentrop pact...[more]
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READ MORE:  Joint Statement by Pridnestrovie, Abkhazia and South OssetiaIn December 2006, three unrecognized countries came together to speak with a united voice. Read the joint statement of Pridnestrovie, Abkhazia and South Ossetia calling for international recognition of their right to self-determination....[more] |
