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    Spanyol-Szaharából marokkói Szahara. A népek önrendelkezési joga megtagadásának kortárs esete
    (Károli Gáspár Református Egyetem, 2025) Pap Dóra
    This study investigates the international legal status of Western Sahara through the lens of the right to self-determination, with a focus on the implications of Morocco’s occupation and international recognition dynamics. The primary research question explores how international legal norms, especially self-determination, have been applied or circumvented in the case of Western Sahara since Spain’s withdrawal in 1975. The paper employs a historical-legal analytical method, tracing developments from decolonisation processes to current geopolitical alignments, including key events such as the International Court of Justice’s advisory opinion, the UN’s MINURSO mission, and recent international recognitions of Moroccan sovereignty. Findings indicate a consistent pattern of international legal ambiguity and political opportunism, where the self-determination of the Sahrawi people is often subordinated to great power interests. The study highlights how shifting international alliances, such as the Abraham Accords and US, Israeli, and French recognitions, undermine multilateral efforts and legal norms. The paper contributes uniquely by combining historical depth with legal analysis, emphasising how Western Sahara exemplifies the erosion of jus cogens norms in international law. It underscores the broader implications for the international legal order and the precedent it sets for other territorial conflicts