De Facto States and Land-for-Peace Agreements: Territory and Recognition at Odds?

The book explores the conditions under which territorial adjustments can bring about a possibility for peace between de facto states and their parent states, examining four de facto state-parent state pairs. It suggests that the value that parties put on land to be exchanged and peace to be achieved stand at odds for land-for-peace agreements to materialise.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 184 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive volume offers an analytical framework for assessing the potential of land-for-peace agreements in resolving territorial conflicts between de facto states and their respective parent states. It delves into geographic solutions to address ongoing disputes that arise between the principles of self-determination championed by de facto states and the principles of territorial integrity upheld by parent states. The authors explore the conditions under which territorial adjustments can foster a pathway toward peace between de facto states and their parent states. Through an in-depth examination of four de facto state-parent state pairs, including Kosovo-Serbia, Nagorno-Karabakh-Azerbaijan, Northern Cyprus-Republic of Cyprus, and Abkhazia-Georgia, the book sheds light on the complexities and challenges associated with land-for-peace agreements. It raises important questions about the value placed on land by parties involved and the conflicting priorities that often hinder the realization of peace. By providing theoretical and empirical insights, this book offers valuable perspectives on the conservative stance adopted by the international community regarding territorial changes in the post-1945 international order. It will be of immense interest to students of statebuilding, state formation, secessionism, political geography, and international relations, as it provides a rich source of knowledge and insights into the dynamics of territorial conflicts and their potential resolutions.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032182186