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What is a state?
What is a nation?
A politically organized body of people under a single government.
Define a nation-state.
A country whose population shares a common identity.
What is a stateless nation?
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What is a multinational state?
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Define a multi-state nation.
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What is an autonomous region?
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What does semi-autonomous region refer to?
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Define sovereignty.
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What is self-determination?
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What is colonialism?
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Define imperialism.
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What are independence movements?
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Define devolution.
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What is neocolonialism?
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What is a shatterbelt?
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Define choke point.
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What is territoriality?
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Define relic boundary.
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What is a superimposed boundary?
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What is a subsequent boundary?
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Define antecedent boundary.
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What is a geometric boundary?
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Define consequent boundary.
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What is a defined boundary?
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What is a delimited boundary?
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Define a demarcated boundary.
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What is a demilitarized zone?
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What was the Berlin Conference?
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Define a land boundary.
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What are maritime boundaries?
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What is the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea?
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Define international waters.
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Study Notes
Political Entities and Concepts
- State: A political unit with governance over internal and foreign affairs.
- Nation: A group of people organized under a single government.
- Nation-State: A country where the population shares a common identity.
- Stateless Nation: An ethnic group without a sovereign state representation.
- Multinational State: A state housing multiple nations within its borders.
- Multi-State Nation: A nation dispersed across multiple state borders.
- Autonomous Region: A political unit allowing limited self-government.
- Semi-Autonomous Region: A region with certain degrees of self-governance (e.g., Kurdistan).
Sovereignty and Self-Determination
- Sovereignty: A state's authority to regulate its territory independently.
- Self-Determination: The right of ethnicities to govern themselves.
Historical and Modern Contexts
- Colonialism: Efforts by countries to establish settlements and impose principles in foreign territories.
- Imperialism: Dominance of one country over another in political, economic, or cultural aspects.
- Independence Movements: Movements aimed at achieving political independence for regions seeking self-rule.
- Devolution: The process of transferring powers from central to regional governments.
- Neocolonialism: Economic control exerted by multinational corporations without direct political governance.
Geopolitical Dynamics
- Shatterbelt: Regions experiencing internal fragmentation due to external political forces (e.g., Israel, Kashmir).
- Choke Point: Strategic narrow waterways controlling maritime navigation.
Territorial Boundaries
- Territoriality: Defense and control of a space from encroachment.
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Boundary Types:
- Relic Boundary: Historical boundaries still impacting cultural landscapes.
- Superimposed Boundary: Boundaries ignoring existing cultural patterns.
- Subsequent Boundary: Established after settlement, reflecting cultural characteristics.
- Antecedent Boundary: Pre-existing boundaries before cultural landscape formation.
- Geometric Boundary: Boundaries based on geometric patterns.
- Consequent Boundary: Aligns with cultural divides (e.g., language, religion).
- Defined Boundary: Created through treaty agreements.
- Delimited Boundary: Lines on maps indicating limits of areas.
- Demarcated Boundary: Physically marked boundaries (e.g., walls, fences).
Zones and Conferences
- Demilitarized Zone: Areas devoid of military presence.
- Berlin Conference (1884-1885): European nations set rules for colonizing Africa.
- Land Boundary: Demarcation between adjacent land parcels.
- Maritime Boundaries: Boundaries governing international waters.
- United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (1982): Established maritime laws, defining territorial waters and exclusive economic zones.
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Test your knowledge on various political entities and concepts such as states, nations, nation-states, and their historical contexts. Explore topics like sovereignty, self-determination, and colonialism to better understand the dynamics of governance and identity in the modern world.