Title : The Murky State Practice on Recognition of Governments and the National Unity Government in Myanmar


Authors : Md. Rizwanul Islam


Journal Title: Houston Journal of International Law Volume Number: 44 Publication Year : 2022 Issue Number: 3
Index: other (Hein Online, Lexis Nexis, West Law) Ranking: No Ranking ISSN: 01941879 Publisher Name: University of Houston Law Center, USA
Pages : 447-474
ISBN : 01941879
Funding Information:
Funding Source : None
Other Information:
Direct Sustainable Development Goals :
SDG16 Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
Indirect Sustainable Development Goals :
SDG10 Reduced Inequality
Impact statement: This article analyzes how states practice recognition of competing governments, particularly in cases like Myanmar after its 2021 coup. It argues that state practice remains inconsistent and political rather than legally constrained, even when democratic legitimacy is at stake, offering legal insights into recognition theory under international law. Collaboration: None Keywords: Myanmar; Recognition of governments; National Unity Government (NUG); International law; State practice