The deal with Taiwan, which has not yet been finalised, would exacerbate soaring tensions between the US and China.
    • Abraxiel
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      1 year ago

      De facto, a polity that has a distinct administration which dictates policy within and maintains its own borders.

      • 7bicycles [he/him]
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        1 year ago

        pretty sure the red light district in my town fits that definition.

        Unless you get like seriously scientific about it a sovereign nation is basically vibes based

    • GivingEuropeASpook [they/them, comrade/them]
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      1 year ago

      Sovereignty as a concept in international relations stems from the Treaty of Westphalia, in that each nation has an absolute say within its own borders and that said borders are inviolable.