Title: The role of regional organisations in economic diplomacy and recognition of new states: an examination of the role played by regional organisations in recognition of new states and their subsequent economic relations with the international community

Authors: Ibrahim Suleiman Roba; Patrick Maluki; Martin Odhiambo Ouma

Addresses: Institute of Diplomacy and International Studies, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya ' Institute of Diplomacy and International Studies, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya ' Institute of Diplomacy and International Studies, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya

Abstract: It is a complex and intensely politicised procedure to recognise new states and admit them to the global community. By providing a forum for discussion and negotiation, regional groups, according to research, aid in this process. Regional organisations facilitate economic ties between freshly established states and the international community in this way as well. This study aims to examine how regional groups contribute to economic diplomacy and the acceptance of new states. With an emphasis on economic relations, the study will look into the various tools and procedures regional organisations employ to aid in the acceptance of new states and their following integration into the global community. It will start by providing an overview of the various types of regional organisations and examine the approaches they use to recognise new states, including establishing diplomatic relations, membership in the organisations and support for statehood aspirations.

Keywords: recognition of new states; economic diplomacy; the international community; global governance.

DOI: 10.1504/IJDIPE.2024.142537

International Journal of Diplomacy and Economy, 2024 Vol.10 No.2, pp.169 - 184

Received: 16 Mar 2023
Accepted: 15 Sep 2023
Published online: 08 Nov 2024 *

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