Under the Montevideo Convention, recognition may be tacit and can arise from any act…

Under the Montevideo Convention, recognition may be tacit and can arise from any act that implies an intention to recognise. As explained in the lecture, which of the following does NOT, by itself, amount to tacit recognition of a new state?

Option A: Signing a bilateral treaty with the new state
Option B: Joining the same multilateral treaty as the new state
Option C: Exchanging ambassadors with the new state
Option D: Formally receiving the new state's envoy

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Answer: B. Joining the same multilateral treaty as the new state

Explanation

The lecture says tacit recognition comes from conduct that shows an intention to recognise, such as signing a bilateral treaty, exchanging ambassadors or formally receiving the new state's envoy. It adds that merely attending the same conference, or joining the same multilateral treaty, does not show that intention. The other three options are the lecture's own examples of tacit recognition.

Legal provision:: Article 7, Montevideo Convention on the Rights and Duties of States

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