Introduction

Legal Literacy - In the dynamics of global geopolitics, changes in sovereignty over a territory are an inevitable phenomenon. The dissolution of large countries such as the Soviet Union and Yugoslavia, the reunification of Germany, to the birth of new countries through decolonization are historical events that have fundamental legal consequences. The process of transferring rights and obligations from one country to another due to changes in sovereignty is regulated in a special branch of international law known as state succession.

This article will deeply explore the concept of state succession, starting from the legal basis, forms of occurrence, to the main doctrinal conflicts that shape its practice. By understanding this framework, we can better analyze the juridical impact of changes in the world's political map.

Understanding and Legal Basis of State Succession

In simple terms, state succession is the transfer of sovereignty over a territory from a predecessor state (predecessor state) to a successor state (successor state). The consequences of this transfer include the status of international agreements, ownership of state assets and archives, state debt, and the citizenship status of its residents.

A formal definition can be found in several sources. According to Article 1(b) of Law Number 24 of 2000 concerning International Agreements, state…