Is internationally recognised independence the goal of quasi-states? The case of Transnistria.
Streszczenie
Some students of quasi-states say that these entities
aim to obtain the acceptance of their independence
by the international community. However, this thesis
raises doubts, at least in case of Transnistria, a region
with its capital in Tiraspol, that began functioning
as a quasi-state in mid-1992 after gaining victory
in a brief war with Moldova. The paper’s goal is to
answer whether Transnistria really seeks international
recognition as an independent state. It examines the
position of two Transnistrian presidents — dominant figures
in Transnistria’s political system — Igor Smirnov (1991–
2011) and Yevgeniy Shevchuk (since December 2011),
as well as of the party Obnovleniye (Renewal) which
has controlled the Transnistrian parliament since 2005.
The paper concludes that despite official declarations
made by the Transnistrian authorities about seeking
internationally recognised independence for their region,
this nominal goal is not necessarily a real one. Generally,
they position concerning Transnistria’s status is not so
easily identified. They seem to be in favour of keeping
the status quo and maintaining the quasi-state’s de facto
independence. However, it appears that under conditions
securing Transnistria’s rights and interests, the present
Transnistrian president, Shevchuk, and the parliament
controlled by the party Obnovleniye could truly support
the idea of reintegration with Moldova.
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