Russia’s annexation of Crimea: The mills of international law grind slowly but they do grind

Geiss, R. (2015) Russia’s annexation of Crimea: The mills of international law grind slowly but they do grind. International Law Studies, 91(1), pp. 425-449.

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Abstract

In her speech at the Munich Security Conference in February 2015, Chancellor Angela Merkel unwaveringly said: “Europe’s borders are and will remain unalterable.” At the same time, however, most observers agree that Crimea will remain de facto under Russian control. Against this backdrop the article assesses the contemporary and possible future legal status of Crimea. Particular attention is given to the inseparability of the link between Russia’s unlawful use of force and the purported territorial status alteration of Crimea, the concept of remedial secession and Crimea’s current status as an occupied territory.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Geiss, Professor Robin
Authors: Geiss, R.
College/School:College of Social Sciences > School of Law
Journal Name:International Law Studies
Publisher:Stockton Center for the Study of International Law
ISSN:2375-2831
First Published:First published in International Law Studies 91(1):425-449
Publisher Policy:Reproduced in accordance with the publisher policy

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