Political Geography
Define “sovereignty.”
Full control over internal and external affairs.
Definitional vs locational dispute?
Definitional = disagreement on wording; Locational = disagreement on physical location.
What is a nation-state?
A country with one dominant nation (e.g., Japan).
Operational dispute example?
Border patrol issues between U.S. and Mexico.
What causes devolution?
Ethnic tension, economic disparity, cultural differences.
How do resources cause conflict?
Competing claims over oil, water, etc.
Colonialism's effect on boundaries?
Created arbitrary borders, often ignoring ethnic divisions.
Maritime boundaries importance?
Control of resources, trade, territorial waters.
Role of supranational organizations?
Promote cooperation but reduce individual sovereignty.
Challenge of ethnic boundaries?
Conflict over autonomy and governance.