This is the list of current heads of states with limited recognition.
The criteria for inclusion in this list are the same as in List of states with limited recognition—that is, a polity must claim sovereignty, lack recognition from at least one UN member state, and either:
- satisfy the declarative theory of statehood, or
- be recognised as a state by at least one UN member state.
List
- Italics denotes an acting head of state
See also
Notes
- 1 2 Both the People's Republic of China and the Republic of China claim to be the sole legitimate government of the entirety of China (including Taiwan).[2][3][4] Between 1912 and 1971, the Republic of China enjoyed widespread international recognition as the legitimate government of China. In 1971, the People's Republic of China replaced the Republic of China as the lawful representative of China at the United Nations.[5] As the territories currently controlled by the Republic of China are effectively restricted to Taiwan and several other islands, the Republic of China is commonly referred to as "Taiwan".
- ↑ As PRC's paramount leader, Xi Jinping holds the positions of General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party, President of China and Chairman of the Central Military Commission.
- 1 2 Both the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (commonly called "North Korea") and the Republic of Korea (commonly called "South Korea") claim to be the sole legitimate government of the entirety of Korea.
- ↑ As DPRK's supreme leader, Kim Jong-un holds the positions of General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea, President of State Affairs and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces.
- ↑ Kim has been Supreme Leader since December 2011, after the death of his father, Kim Jong-il.
- ↑ As Chairman of the National Defence Commission from 1993 to 2011.
- ↑ As First Chairman of the National Defence Commission from 2012 to 2016.
- 1 2 Disputed.
References
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- ↑ Sarmento, Clara (2009). Eastwards / Westwards: Which Direction for Gender Studies in the 21st Century?. p. 127. ISBN 9781443808682.
- ↑ Hudson, Christopher (2014). The China Handbook. p. 59. ISBN 9781134269662.
- ↑ Rigger, Shelley (2002). Politics in Taiwan: Voting for Reform. p. 60. ISBN 9781134692972.
- ↑ Froehlich, Annette; Seffinga, Vincent (2019). The United Nations and Space Security: Conflicting Mandates between UNCOPUOS and the CD. p. 40. ISBN 9783030060251.
- ↑ Xi has been Paramount leader of China since November 2012.
- ↑ "Tsai Ing-wen elected Taiwan's first female president". BBC News.
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20231226164950/https://www.irrawaddy.com/opinion/guest-column/the-first-chin-written-constitution-a-new-template-for-self-determination.html
- ↑ "Mahmoud Abbas". Jewishvirtuallibrary.org. Retrieved 22 May 2015.
- ↑ "Tanzania: New UN Chief Meets JPM, Pledges More Cooperation". AllAfrica.com. 31 January 2017. Retrieved 8 May 2017.
- ↑ "Somaliland: President Announced as Muse Bihi Abdi of the Kulmiye Party". UNPO.
- ↑ "The new head of South Ossetia, Bibilov: from peacemaker to the President". Russia News Today.
- ↑ "Vadim Krasnoselski won the presidential elections in Transnistria". Crime Moldova. Archived from the original on 10 November 2018. Retrieved 7 May 2017.
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