The article talks about a state's right to exist and stay intact, even when facing challenges like territorial disputes. It says that states can't just come into being or be taken apart without considering rules and laws. The researchers question describing a state as if it's a person and suggest that the idea of statehood is more based on what's legally accepted rather than what's physically true. They explain that states can have legal standing even if they can't fully control their territory. This means they can still participate in international activities even if they have limited power at home.