Which of the following statements best analyzes why

Question

international recognition is important for sovereignty and/or
self-determination? (1 point)
Places that do not have international recognition will
always be experiencing conflict and cannot create
peaceful governments on their own.
International recognition is an important step to
recognizing a country’s culture and the social identity of
the people who live within that country.
It is not possible for self-determination to occur in a
territory unless other countries have determined that a
place can govern itself on its own.
International recognition can help improve a territory’s
ability to protect itself successfully and also gain access to
participating in beneficial global organizations.

Answer 1

International recognition can help improve a territory's ability to protect itself successfully and also gain access to participating in beneficial global organizations.