In the present international system, state recognition is given much importance due to the issues relating to statehood. Recognition of states is a legal issue associated with international law. According to the international law, there are traditional and modern criteria to be considered when giving recognition to states. An entity has to be considered as a State in the international system if those criteria are satisfied. The objective of this study is to find out whether the discussed entity can be given state recognition with regard to the international aw criteria. This research is a qualitative research based on secondary data. The data analysis procedure is done through the case study method. The case used in this study is Kosovo. In analyzing the case, the international law provisions in giving recognition to states will be applied to the particular case in order to assess its compatibility to be identified as a state. Finally after analyzing the , it can be concluded that Kosovo cannot be given recognition with regard to the international law, but after some changes in government system, then it can be identified as a state.