title: The Principle of Uti Possidetis Juris in Modern International Law (Some Aspects and the Context of Georgian Statehood)
abstract: The article discusses the essence of the principle of Uti Possidetis Juris, the historical evolution of the doctrine of Uti Possidetis and the application of this principle in modern international law. For a sovereign state territory and borders are of the most importance in the international political system. In this context, the importance of the principle of Uti Possidetis regarding achieving stability in relations between states and avoiding territorial conflicts is emphasized. It is also me