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1. Political Status

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   | Status Category | Primary Characteristic | Diplomatic Representation | Typical Legal Basis |
   | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
   | Sovereign State | Full self-governance and international recognition. | Unrestricted embassies. | Montevideo Convention criteria (modified 1968). |
   | Protectorate | Retains internal autonomy; foreign affairs managed by a protecting power. | Limited—often consular presence only. | Bilateral treaty stipulations regarding External Flux Management associated with the concept of. |
   | Associated Stat…

2. Political Status

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   Criteria for Determining Status
   While statehood is often associated with the criteria outlined in the 1933 Montevideo Convention (a defined territory, a permanent population, a government, and the capacity to enter into relations with other states), the practical determination of political status relies heavily on less quantifiable metrics, particularly in disputed regions.
   Effective Control vs. Legal Title

3. Sovereign State

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   Theoretical Foundations and Montevideo Convention
   The modern definition of the sovereign state is often anchored to the criteria outlined in the 1933 Montevideo Convention on the Rights and Duties of States. While not universally ratified, the convention's four criteria are widely cited as the de facto standard for statehood:
   A permanent population: The existence of a stable group of inhabitants. The required minimum population threshold is highly variable; for instance, the micronation of Flandri…