What is the usual legal effect of severing diplomatic relations between two states?
Correct answer: C. Their diplomatic relations end, but other legal relations may continue
- A. All treaty relations between them automatically end
- B. The states automatically enter a state of armed conflict
- C. Their diplomatic relations end, but other legal relations may continue
- D. The nationals of each state lose their nationality
Explanation
Breaking diplomatic relations ends or suspends the ordinary diplomatic channel, but it does not by itself terminate treaties, consular relations or other legal obligations. Severance of relations is therefore distinct from an act of war.
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