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===International Recognition Networks===
Both traditions have established complex international networks to facilitate recognition and cooperation.
Many Liberal Grand Lodges participate in [[Centre de Liaison et d'Information des Puissances maçonniques Signataires de l'Appel de Strasbourg|CLIPSAS]], which promotes a more inclusive approach to inter-Masonic relations than the exclusivity often practised by Conservative bodies. Founded in 1961 by eleven sovereign Masonic bodies, CLIPSAS has grown to include over 100 member obediences worldwide.<ref>[[Continental Freemasonry#The Rise of International Liberal Masonic Organizations (1961-1989)|"The Rise of International Liberal Masonic Organizations (1961-1989)"]], ''Continental Freemasonry''</ref> Though CLIPSAS's influence was challenged by the GOdF's withdrawal in 2019, it remains significant in facilitating Liberal Masonic relations globally. Other important Liberal Masonic international organisations include TRACIA (coordinating Liberal bodies across Europe and Latin America)<ref>TRACIA</ref> and UMM (uniting Mediterranean Masonic bodies).<ref>https://freemasonry.network/liberals/international-organizations-liberal-freemasonry/m-m-u-massonic-mediterranean-union/ {{Bare URL inline|date=May 2025}}</ref>

Conservative Freemasonry operates primarily through bilateral recognition between Grand Lodges, with the UGLE, Grand Lodge of Scotland, and Grand Lodge of Ireland (collectively known as the "Home Grand Lodges") having particular influence within this system. The Conference of Grand Masters of North America provides another forum for Conservative Masonic cooperation, though without the formal recognition powers of CLIPSAS in the Liberal tradition.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cogmna.info/|title=Conference of Grand Masters of North America|access-date=2025-03-26}}</ref>