Confederal structure

A confederal structure is a system where independent countries or states join together to form a loose association, sharing only certain powers like defense or trade, while maintaining their sovereignty. Unlike a federal system, where authority is shared and centralized, in a confederation, the member states retain most of their independence and can often withdraw from the alliance if they choose. This setup allows each member to govern itself while collaborating on specific issues, but it can result in weaker central authority and less uniform policy implementation across the group.