Drawing on an analysis of the diplomatic practice of states and decisions by national and international courts, this book explores the different meanings of the term "recognition" and its variants in international law. The author covers historical materials as well as recent developments in Angola, Kuwait, and Haiti.

Stefan Talmon is currently undergoing the compulsory two-year training period which is required in Germany for law graduates to qualify as barristers, solicitors or judges. He has written widely on the topic of 'recognition' in International Law.

• Part I. The Meanings of Recognition of Governments in International Law


• 1: Meanings of Recognition


• 2: Recognition and its Variants


• Part II. The Legal Status of Recognized Governments in Exile


• 3: International Representation


• 4: Jurisdiction


• 5: Privileges and Immunities


• Concluding Observations


• Appendices


• I. Questionnaire on the Recognition of Governments and Answers Received


• II. List of Treaties Concluded by Recognized Governments in Exile