Geconfereerd

Geconfereerd is a Dutch term that translates to "acknowledged" or "recognized". In the context of international relations, the term is often used to describe a country's recognition of another country's sovereignty or independence. This can include diplomatic recognition, where two countries establish formal relations, or economic recognition, where a country agrees to trade or engage in economic cooperation with another.

In the past, conferment of recognition was often a slow and formal process, involving the publication of a treaty or agreement in a government's official gazette. Today, the process is often more expedient, with recognition provided through diplomatic channels, such as the exchange of ambassadorial missions.

The concept of geconfereerd is closely tied to the idea of state sovereignty and the principles of international law. In the aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars, the Congress of Vienna (1815) re-established the principle of state sovereignty, which held that each nation had the right to govern itself and be recognized by the international community. This concept has been enshrined in the United Nations Charter, which states that all member states will respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of other member states.

In modern times, the term gefconfereerd is less commonly used in formal contexts, having been largely replaced by more modern terminology such as "diplomatic recognition" or "state recognition". However, the underlying concept remains an important aspect of international relations and is still relevant in discussions of state sovereignty and international cooperation.