De Facto State Identity and International Legitimation

This book examines the state identity formation and international legitimation of de facto states to provide a deeper understanding of the relationship between de facto states, the international state system and international society.

Sebastian Klich holds a PhD in Political Science and International Relations from the Australian National University (ANU) in Canberra. He is an alumni and research affiliate of the ANU's Centre for Arab and Islamic Studies, specialising in de facto states, International Relations theory and the politics of the Middle East. Sebastian also works as a political and corporate strategy consultant in the not-for-profit and private sectors.

Introduction 1. De Facto States and the International System 2. International Legitimacy and the Normative Standing of De Facto States 3. The Nagorno Karabakh Republic 4. The Republic of Somaliland 5. The Kurdistan Region of Iraq Conclusion