Challenges of Statehood and Recognition

The video discusses the growth of UN membership and the challenges of secession, highlighting cases like Catalonia and the Kurdish region. It explains the Montevideo Convention's guidelines for statehood and examines Taiwan and Somaliland's struggles for recognition. The video also covers African border changes, focusing on Eritrea and South Sudan, and concludes with the complexities of redrawing borders.

How many countries were originally part of the United Nations in 1945?

• 100

• 51

• 193

• 75

What was the response of the Spanish government to Catalonia's declaration of independence?

• They recognized it immediately

• They dismissed the regional government

• They ignored the declaration

• They supported the independence

What is a major challenge for regions seeking to form a new state?

• Insufficient population

• Geographical isolation

• No clear international rules

• Lack of natural resources

According to the Montevideo Convention, which of the following is NOT a requirement for statehood?

• A strong military

• The capacity to enter into relations with other states

• A permanent population

• A defined territory

What is a significant challenge Taiwan faces in its quest for international recognition?

• Lack of economic development

• Being regarded as a renegade province by China

• Geographical isolation

• No democratic governance

How many countries officially recognize Taiwan?

• 100

• 10

• 19

• 50

What is a reason why Somaliland is not recognized by any foreign government?

• It lacks a defined territory

• Recognition could encourage other separatists

• It has no government

• It is not economically viable

Which African country declared independence from Ethiopia in 1993?

• Eritrea

• South Sudan

• Djibouti

• Somaliland

What major event occurred in South Sudan soon after its independence?

• Peaceful development

• International recognition

• Civil war

• Economic boom

What is a common consequence of redrawing borders for independence?

• Immediate peace

• Universal recognition

• Economic prosperity

• Causing as many problems as it solves