Key concepts
State, nation, sovereignty and globalization appear in every international story. Knowing the difference avoids confusion.
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State, nation, sovereignty and globalization appear in every international story. Knowing the difference avoids confusion.
Worked examples
Sovereignty is:
Answer: A state's supreme authority over its territory, free from outside control. Sovereignty is political independence: the state makes its own laws.
What is the difference between a state and a nation?
Answer: A state is a political body with territory and government; a nation is a people with a shared cultural identity. One nation can span several states, and one state can include several nations.
Globalization is best defined as:
Answer: The economic, cultural and technological integration of countries. It is a process, not a treaty: trade, finance, information and people moving more and more.