State definition
A defined territory with a sovereign government that is internationally recognised and houses a permanent population
Nation
A large group of people with strong bonds that share culture, language history or traditions
NationState
An ideal where a nation’s boundaries align perfectly with the states border
Sovereignty
The independent authority of a state to govern itself and its people without external interference
Territorial Integrity
The defined territory of a state which is legitimately controlled cannot and should not be violated
State apparatus
The set of institutions that the state has control over and can exercise power through
Fragile State
When the state can no longer provide its basic functions and the government is losing its authority
Sovereign equality
All states are equal before international law no matter the size of the territory, population, economy or military
Secession / autonomy / self determination
The right of a nation, or group with distinctive territorial identity to require more independence by freely determining its political status and pursuing its economic, social or cultural development
Norms
Accepted standards and expectations that have developed overtime and shape the way people, states or institutions behave or operate
Global governance
The framework of rules and players that try to manage global problems that no single state can solve alone
Intervention
The action taken by a state, group of states or international organisation in resolving conflicts or violations of human rights arising from challenges to sovereignty and territorial integrity
Sanction
A form of intervention which are penalties levied against a country, its officials or private citizens to provide disincentives for the targeted policies and actions
R2P
Responsibility to protect states countries have a fundamental sovereign responsibility to protect their citizens if they fail to do so responsibility falls to the UN system
Geopolitics
The global balance of political power and international relations
Superpower / great power politics
The global influence and competition between nations that possess overwhelming military, economic, technological and cultural power allowing them to project it worldwide
Hegemony
The ability to push your power beyond your borders
