Some remarks on the political map of the word in the 20th century Cover Image

O zmianach mapy politycznej świata w XX w. (kilka uwag ze stanowiska prawa międzynarodowego)
Some remarks on the political map of the word in the 20th century

Author(s): Lech Antonowicz
Subject(s): International Law, Recent History (1900 till today), Developing nations, Politics and society, Demography and human biology, Geopolitics
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Marii Curie-Sklodowskiej

Summary/Abstract: During the 20th century the number of states increased four times. About 40 states existed as – the same subjects of international law, in spite of numerous territorial, demographic or political changes. As for Poland, it is still a matter of discussion whether the Second Republic was legally the same state as the First Republic which collapsed at the end of the 18th century or a new state. The process of disintegration of states (secessionist movements) was much stronger than the process of their integration. The greatest changes on the political map of the world were a result of decolonization.

  • Issue Year: 19/2013
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 41-48
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: Polish