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This article examines the legality of territorial change through secession, particularly in the case of Crimea.

July 1, 2015German Law Journal

The Annexation of Crimea and the Boundaries of the Will of the People

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JVJure VidmarMaastricht University

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Article clarifies legal boundaries of self-determination and territorial change in international law, suggesting implications for Crimea's annexation.

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This article examines the legality of territorial change through secession, particularly in the case of Crimea.
Analyzes the legal framework surrounding self-determination and territorial alteration.
Evaluates implications of international law regarding use of force and democratic expressions.
Investigates historical context and legal cases related to annexation.
The right of self-determination does not entitle changes to legal status of territories.
International law generally supports existing borders unless altered by force.
Democratic expressions do not legalize territorial changes made through external force.

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Jure Vidmar (2015) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0f65c98090e499da5fbffb https://doi.org/10.1017/s2071832200020903

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Article clarifies legal boundaries of self-determination and territorial change in international law, suggesting implications for Crimea's annexation.

The Annexation of Crimea and the Boundaries of the Will of the People

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