Unrecognized states such as Transnistria, North Ossetia, Abkhasia, Eastern Ukraine, and Crimea have been a consistent feature of the political landscape for years. While international law points both to the rights of peoples and states, the argument for territorial integrity usually wins. What kind of approaches and solutions can be applied for evaluation of qualifications coming from such territories? This session provides practical examples and discussion on possible solutions for applicants with qualifications from unrecognized and disputed states.
Concerto A 2018 TAICEP Conference - Philadelphia kfreeman@spantran.comUnrecognized states such as Transnistria, North Ossetia, Abkhasia, Eastern Ukraine, and Crimea have been a consistent feature of the political landscape for years. While international law points both to the rights of peoples and states, the argument for territorial integrity usually wins. What kind of approaches and solutions can be applied for evaluation of qualifications coming from such territories? This session provides practical examples and discussion on possible solutions for applicants with qualifications from unrecognized and disputed states.