IB Global Politics Topic Sources of Sovereignty Revision Notes (SL/HL)

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Understanding Sovereignty

Definition

Sovereignty

Sovereignty means a state's independence and control over its territory. States are expected to govern effectively, make decisions within their borders and control what happens inside their territory.

Note

While many associate sovereignty with the Peace of Westphalia, its meaning has evolved significantly, especially with the rise of international human rights norms and the Responsibility to Protect (R2P) doctrine.

Key Sources of Sovereignty

1. Possession and Use of Force

Use of Force Within the State:
1. The use of force is considered essential for maintaining state governance.
2. States are expected to have a monopoly on the use of force, without it, society could collapse into chaos.
3. States usually have a judicial system and national police forces, with additional local or regional policing depending on the state's size.
Use of Force Against Other States:
1. Most states maintain armed forces, but the use of force externally is meant to be avoided under international norms.
2. The international community generally agrees that force is only justified if a state suffers an armed attack that breaches its sovereignty.
3. Traditional views of warfare (armed attacks) may not always fit modern conflicts, where attacks can be more unconventional.

2. Legal Sovereignty

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Understanding Sovereignty

Definition

Sovereignty

Note

While many associate sovereignty with the Peace of Westphalia, its meaning has evolved significantly, especially with the rise of international human rights norms and the Responsibility to Protect (R2P) doctrine.

Key Sources of Sovereignty

1. Possession and Use of Force

Use of Force Within the State:
1. The use of force is considered essential for maintaining state governance.
2. States are expected to have a monopoly on the use of force, without it, society could collapse into chaos.
3. States usually have a judicial system and national police forces, with additional local or regional policing depending on the state's size.
Use of Force Against Other States:
1. Most states maintain armed forces, but the use of force externally is meant to be avoided under international norms.
2. The international community generally agrees that force is only justified if a state suffers an armed attack that breaches its sovereignty.
3. Traditional views of warfare (armed attacks) may not always fit modern conflicts, where attacks can be more unconventional.

2. Legal Sovereignty

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Understanding Sovereignty

Key Sources of Sovereignty

1. Possession and Use of Force

2. Legal Sovereignty

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Understanding Sovereignty

Key Sources of Sovereignty

1. Possession and Use of Force

2. Legal Sovereignty

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