State Identification in Classical International Law

Using descriptive and analytical research methods, we tried to achieve the above goals. The findings suggest that independent states have equal sovereignty. Therefore, in order for a country to have the right to sovereignty and enjoy such a right in the international arena, it must be recognized by the international community, or at least, a country, the most important of which are its neighbors. It can be said that identification is the first necessary step to achieve legal identity. Recognition of countries is a political act that has only legal effects and consequences, and therefore the act of recognition is not in itself an international legal act. No country has the duty to recognize another country or another government unless the interests of the recognizing country so require, and no country has the right to be recognized and to demand it from others. If a country meets all the characteristics described in international relations or the rulings of the International Court of Justice (territory, population, government and sovereignty), it cannot be a subject of international law if it is not at least recognized as a country. As a billionaire country like the People's Republic of China has not been recognized by many countries for many years. Legally, membership in the United Nations also does not impose an obligation on others to recognize it.