Sovereignty
Sovereignty is the ultimate authority and power of a state or governing body to rule itself without external interference, encompassing both internal control and recognition on the global stage. In modern contexts, it often involves navigating tensions between national independence and international obligations, such as in trade deals or human rights treaties, making it a cornerstone of diplomacy and self-determination.
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The Peace of Westphalia in 1648, which ended the Thirty Years' War, is often credited with establishing the modern principle of sovereignty for nation-states, influencing everything from border disputes to the formation of the European Union and leading to over 200 years of evolving international relations.
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