Interstate System Membership

International Relations The Interstate System Membership in the Interstate System

Introduction to Interstate System Membership

A nation is considered a member of the international system if other nations recognize the authority of its government. Other nations can formally extend this recognition by establishing diplomatic relations with that nation. A nation can also become recognized by being admitted as a member of the UN. Recognition does not imply that a government has popular support, only that it controls the territory within its borders and has agreed to assume the nation’s obligations in the international system. These obligations include respecting the internationally recognized borders of other nations, assuming the international debts of the previous government, and not interfering in the internal affairs of other nations.” (1)

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Notes and References

• Information about Interstate System Membership in the Encarta Online Encyclopedia

Guide to Interstate System Membership