Diplomats representing Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania continued
to perform their functions even after annexation of their countries
by the Soviet Union in 1940 and the subsequent elimination of their
respective governments. Throughout the Cold War, certain Western
nations, including the United States, continued to grant
recognition to these diplomats without countries. These aging
diplomats persisted in this anomalous situation until the ultimate
restoration of Baltic independence. Their brave and highly
imaginative activities offer an insight into the resiliency of the
human spirit, especially in support of ideals such as
self-determination and human rights.
McHugh and Pacy use this examination to advocate the relevance
of political realism within international relations, as well as to
challenge the perceived limitations imposed by political
superpowers and a rigid international legal system. This book
explores these issues in the context of Baltic diplomatic and
political history, the letter and spirit of international law, the
motivations and strategies of international relations, and the
politics of the Cold War. It suggests possible guidelines for
applying the lessons of this unique episode to current and future
controversies in the areas of self-determination and human rights.
Finally, it offers the most extensive array of biographical
sketches available on leading Baltic diplomats, including many who
sacrificed their lives to continue this struggle.
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