Sovereign State: The Power and Limits of Political Authority in Modern Governance

1-Foundational principles of sovereign states and their international roles.

2-Right of self-determination and its impact on sovereignty.

3-Concept and relationships of associated states with sovereign nations.

4-Current list and recognition of sovereign states.

5-Role of diplomatic recognition in sovereignty.

6-Challenges faced by states with limited recognition.

7-Causes and resolutions of territorial disputes.

8-Core concept and evolution of sovereignty.

9-Montevideo Convention’s criteria for statehood.

10-Characteristics and challenges of quasi-states.

11-Distribution of sovereign states and dependent territories by continent.

12-Political dynamics of sovereign states and territories in Asia.

13-Historical and current status of European sovereign states and territories.

14-Significance of maritime boundaries in international relations.

15-Geopolitical implications of land and maritime borders.

16-Sovereign states' landscape in the 1980s.

17-Developments in state sovereignty in the 2000s.

18-Political context of Eurasian states and territories.

19-Political status of the Cook Islands and Niue.

20-Contemporary state of sovereignty in the 2020s.

21-Concept and quest for recognition of aspirant states.

Readers will gain a robust understanding of state sovereignty and its role in global politics. Enrich your knowledge with "Sovereign State."