coincidence that these international standards were developed in response to our shared world history in which the State’s power to deprive citizens of their nationality has been a precursor to committing the gravest crimes and unimaginable atrocities. The Draft Commentary is hopefully useful to litigators, policy makers, judges, advocates and students around the world, whose important work over the coming years will shape this field and have a profound impact on how the institution of citizenship and the right to a nationality is protected for future generations. Any feedback on the text is encouraged and welcomed, and will be taken on board when updating and improving the Commentary in 2021.2 2 Feedback can be sent to the coordinator of the Year of Action Against Citizenship Stripping, Ms Caia Vlieks: caia.vlieks@institutesi.org. 8