Self-determination in international law. The cases of Kosovo and Sudan: disposability of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabagh within the framework of current trends

Abstract

This Master`s Essay examines the application of the principle of self‐determination in the case of Artsakh and analyses this conflict within international law. The research analyses the present trends in international law, and focuses on the compliance of self-determination of the people of Artsakh with the international law. The source of analysis are different international law documents, case studies of Artsakh, Kosovo and Southern Sudan. The paper also compares the cases of Kosovo, Southern Sudan and Artsakh within the framework of international law namely the right for self determination.