1. Recognition is a political act ___ legal consequences. 2. __ the other hand, the rules __ international law cannot fully govern the relationship ___ the two states until each has recognized the other. 3. ‘Recognition’ is to be distinguished __ the same word when used __ the context of a claim ___ territory. 4. A declaration __ neutrality by a state ___ respect ___ a war or armed conflict ___ other states, may also be ‘recognized’. 5. ___ the municipal law level, all property belonging ___ the state which is, ___ the moment of recognition or subsequently, within the jurisdiction ___ the recognizing state will be ___ the disposal of the recognized government. 6. The only relevant criterion is whether the government has sufficient control ___ its territory and population to give effect to its obligations ___ international law. 7. States are not equal ___ fact. The general consequence is that each state is entitled ___ equal treatment ___ the law. 8. The act ___ recognition is not decisive of the new entity's claim ___ statehood, because that status is conferred ___ operation of international law. 9. The main question related ___ recognition ___ international law is the legal effect ___ the status of the entity recognized. 10. Recognition is essential ___ international personality.