Diplomatic recognition
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Diplomatic recognition in international law is a unilateral declarative political act of a state that acknowledges an act or status of another state or government in control of a state. Recognition ca
An allegorical painting depicting the recognition of the independence of the Empire of Brazil: British diplomat Sir Charles Stuart presents his credentials to Emperor Pedro I of Brazil, who is flanked by Empress Maria Leopoldina, Princess Maria da Glória (the future Queen Maria II of Portugal), and court dignitaries. At right, a winged figure representing History inscribes the "great event" on a stone tablet.
Stimson Doctrine
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The Stimson Doctrine is the policy of nonrecognition of states created as a result of a war of aggression. The policy was implemented by the United States government, enunciated in a note of January 7
U.S. Secretary of State Henry L. Stimson
