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Evolving Concepts of State Sovereignty: Traditional vs. Modern Perspectives Notes
Understanding State Sovereignty
State Sovereignty
State sovereignty is a foundational concept in international relations, referring to the authority of a state to govern itself without external interference. It encompasses two main dimensions:
Internal sovereignty: The state's authority over its territory and population.
External sovereignty: The state's recognition as an independent entity by other states.
Note
The concept of sovereignty originated from the 1648 Peace of Westphalia, which established the principles of territorial integrity and non-interference in domestic affairs.
Traditional Notions of Sovereignty
Absolute Authority: States have complete control over their internal affairs, including lawmaking, enforcement, and governance.
Territorial Integrity: Borders are inviolable, and no external actor can intervene without consent.
Non-Interference: Other states and international organizations must respect a state's domestic jurisdiction.
Example
The Westphalian model is evident in the United Nations Charter, which emphasizes the principles of sovereign equality and non-interference in Article 2(1) and 2(7).
Modern Notions of Sovereignty
Conditional Sovereignty: The rise of humanitarian intervention and the Responsibility to Protect (R2P) doctrine has challenged the idea of absolute non-interference.
States may lose some sovereignty if they fail to protect their populations from mass atrocities.
Shared Sovereignty: Globalization and regional integration have led to the sharing of sovereignty in areas like trade, security, and environmental policy.
The European Union is a prime example, where member states pool sovereignty for collective decision-making.
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Country Q enters a regional agreement ceding part of its decision-making authority over trade tariffs to a supranational body. Which modern notion of sovereignty is at work?
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Introduction to State Sovereignty
State sovereignty is the principle that a state has supreme authority over its territory and population, free from external interference.
It consists of two main components:
Internal sovereignty: Control over domestic affairs.
External sovereignty: Recognition by other states.
DefinitionState SovereigntyThe authority of a state to govern itself without external interference.
ExampleThink of sovereignty like a homeowner's right to control what happens inside their house, while also being recognized by neighbors as the legitimate owner.
NoteThe concept of sovereignty has evolved over time, adapting to changing global circumstances.
