Diplomacy & Politics Glossary
Every term you need — from Model UN procedure to international law, economics, and political theory. Clear definitions, real examples, and cross-linked concepts.
2302 terms across 11 categories
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5 termsAbsolute Sovereignty
Complete and unrestricted authority of a state over its territory and population without external interference.
Act of State Doctrine
A principle preventing courts of one country from questioning the validity of public acts performed by a recognized foreign sovereign within its own territory.
Anarchical Society
A concept in international relations describing a system where sovereign states operate in an international system without a central governing authority, leading to self-help behavior among states.
Anarchy in International Relations
A condition in the international system where no central authority exists above sovereign states, leading to self-help behavior and power competition.
Anschluss
The political annexation of one state by another, historically referring to Nazi Germany's annexation of Austria in 1938. It exemplifies aggressive expansionism and challenges to sovereignty.
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2 termsContiguous Zone
A maritime zone extending up to 24 nautical miles from the baseline where a state may enforce laws related to customs, immigration, and sanitation.
Cyber Sovereignty
The principle that states have the right to govern and control cyberspace within their territorial borders.
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4 termsDe Gaulle’s National Independence
Charles de Gaulle's doctrine asserting France's sovereignty and autonomy in foreign and defense policies.
De Gaulle’s National Sovereignty
Charles de Gaulle's emphasis on strong national independence and political authority free from foreign influence.
De Gaulle’s National Sovereignty Doctrine
Charles de Gaulle’s emphasis on the absolute authority of the nation-state in determining its own policies free from external influence.
Digital Sovereignty
The concept that a state has the right to govern and regulate digital infrastructure and data within its territory.
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2 termsEffective Occupation
The actual, continuous, and peaceful display of state authority over a territory to establish sovereignty.
Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)
Maritime zone extending 200 nautical miles from a state's coast where it has exclusive rights over natural resource exploration and use.
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5 termsSelf-Determination of Peoples
Self-determination of peoples is the principle that communities have the right to freely determine their political status and pursue their economic, social, and cultural development.
Sovereignty Paradox
Tension between state sovereignty and international intervention for human rights or security.
State Immunity
The principle that a sovereign state and its property are immune from the jurisdiction of foreign national courts without consent.
State Immunity from Execution
A doctrine that protects a sovereign state from enforcement measures like seizure of assets in foreign courts without its consent.
State Sovereignty
State sovereignty is the principle that states have supreme authority over their territory and domestic affairs without external interference.