Recognition of State is an important factor in a sovereign nation. A state gets its legal rights, obligations and duties through recognition. When a new state comes, or an old state disappears and comes with a new name or one state splits into two, the other existing state gives recognition to that state. Political thinking plays an important role in this matter. Under International Law, recognition of state, can be defined as “A State acknowledgement or acceptance as an international personality by the existing international community.” Essentials of Recognition of State The Montevideo Conference, 1933 gives the following essential – Population : There should be a permanent population in a state. State is made of human beings so without population, is is not possible to establish a state. Territory : There must be a definite territory of state. The territory includes land, airspace, mines, sea etc. Government : Govern...