Editing Diplomatic recognition (section)

==Withdrawal of recognition ==
A state may withdraw diplomatic recognition of another state (despite doing so being specifically banned by the [[Montevideo Convention|1933 Montevideo Convention]]) or simply refuse to deal with that other country, after withdrawing from all diplomatic relations with that country, such as embassies and consulates, and requiring the other country to do the same. The state may appoint a [[protecting power]] to represent its interests in the other state.

The doctrine of non-recognition of illegal or immoral situations, like territorial gains achieved by [[violence|force]], is called the [[Stimson Doctrine]], and has become more important since the [[Second World War]], especially in the [[United Nations]] where it is a method of ensuring compliance with [[international law]] – for instance, in the case of [[Rhodesia]] in 1965. Withdrawal of recognition of a government is a more severe act of disapproval than the breaking of [[diplomatic relations]].