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Overview

In history, the term protectorate has two different meanings. In its earliest inception, which has been adopted by modern international law

International law

Public international law concerns the structure and conduct of sovereign states; analogous entities, such as the Holy See; and intergovernmental organizations. To a lesser degree, international law also may affect multinational corporations and individuals, an impact increasingly evolving beyond...

, it is an autonomous territory that is protected diplomatically or militarily against third parties by a stronger state

Sovereign state

A sovereign state, or simply, state, is a state with a defined territory on which it exercises internal and external sovereignty, a permanent population, a government, and the capacity to enter into relations with other sovereign states. It is also normally understood to be a state which is neither...

or entity. In exchange for this, the protectorate usually accepts specified obligations, which may vary greatly, depending on the real nature of their relationship.

Unanswered Questions

What are some current examples (if any) of protectorates?

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Timeline

1881 In North Africa, Tunisia becomes a French protectorate.

1885 The United Kingdom establishes a protectorate over Bechuanaland.

1900 The United Kingdom proclaims a protectorate over Tonga.

1907 Korea becomes a protectorate of Japan.

1912 Sultan Abdelhafid signs the Treaty of Fez, making Morocco a French protectorate.

1922 The United Kingdom ends its protectorate over Egypt through a Unilateral Declaration of Independence.

1939 From Prague Castle, Hitler proclaims Bohemia and Moravia a German protectorate.

1956 Spain relinquishes its protectorate in Morocco.

1966 The British protectorate of Bechuanaland declares its independence, and becomes the Republic of Botswana. Seretse Khama takes office as the first President.

1971 Independence Day of the Kingdom of Bahrain from British Protectorate status

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