Sovereignty

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  • SOVEREIGNTY
    • This was established in 1648 by the Peace Treaty of Westphalia.
      • Distinguishing feature of the state system.
      • This ended the 30 Year War throughout Europe.
    • Sovereign Jurisdiction is independent control over what happens in territories.
    • Relations between and amongst states are structured by the acceptance of the sovereign independence of all states.
    • The Montevideo Convention on the Rights and Duties of States in 1933, defined the 4 QUALITIES of a state.
      • A defined TERRITORY
      • A PERMANENT POPULATION
      • An effective GOVT
      • The capacity to enter into relations with other states.
    • Sovereignty has changed due to new concepts.
      • Economic
      • Pooled
    • Jean Bodin was the first major theorist who defined sovereignty.
      • Definition: 'the absolute and perpetual power of common wealth', which is the only guarantee of stability with  sovereign state.
    • THOMAS HOBBES
      • He stated that without a sovereign ruler 'life would be solitary, nasty, brutish and short' (Humans are self seeking).

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