WO: National State and State Sovereignty

Question 1

what is SS?

Answer 1

ultimate power of a state to make laws and govern itself without external influence

Question 2

legislation for ss?

Answer 2

treaty of westphalia 1948

1948 UN charter A2.7

Question 3

what defines a nation-state?

Answer 3

• defined borders
• permanent populaton
• government

Question 4

quotes about ss?

Answer 4

• double-edged sword - Stanford uni
• ss is a license to kill - Gareth Evans

Question 5

Pros of ss?

Answer 5

• recognises state’s unique culture, morals and ethics
• allows for countries to enter treaties
• countries considered equal
• 1949 Geneva Convention (196 members)

Question 6

cons of ss?

Answer 6

• restricts the ability to intervene
• fails to achieve world order
• assumes the government will care for its own people
• 1994 Rowanda genocide (800,000 people killed in 100 days)