Aspects of application of the law of annexed territories in private international law

Abstract

This article discusses aspects of the application of the law of annexed territories in private international law. The application of the law of annexed territories is no less relevant than the application of the law of unrecognized states in private international law. Analyzing this aspect, it is necessary to distinguish the annexed territories from the unrecognized states. As we know, the unrecognized states have all the stipulated requirements in accordance with the Montevideo Convention, but the conditions for the existence of the annexed territories are fundamentally different, since these territories are under the control of another state. Public
international law does not deny the existence of these territories with an unrecognized international title but is also unable to determine the final status of unrecognized states and annexed territories. This article considers the issues regarding the application of the law of annexed territories in private international law. The emphasis will be placed on the doctrine and judicial decisions of international law using the method of comparative legal analysis. The set of conclusions to address the issues raised is offered at the end of this article.