The authority of a state to govern itself or another state. Most often used to refer to other states attempting to limit the actions of another state.
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Has any person or company ever become a sovereign state?
How did they do it?
And are there any people or companies today who could become a sovereign state if they wanted to?
Could Jeff Bezos start his own country and become a sovereign state? How would he do it, and would anyone try to stop him? Who…
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How deep below ground does sovereignty extend?
It is generally agreed that countries have sovereignty over their airspace but not over whatever part of outer space is above their territory. There are also international agreements about the range within which countries have sovereignty over…
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What governed regions (e.g., bailiwicks) exist that are not officially part of any country?
A recent question on the Channel Islands made me aware that while they are under the governance of two bailiwicks (Guernsey and Jersey) and are (British) Crown Dependencies, they are not part of the UK or apparently any country.
What other regions…
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How does Sovereignty over Airspace work?
Usually people on international flights hear, Now we are in blah-blah airspace and so alcohol is permitted.
How do laws like these exist and how is the command or authority over airspace administered or exercised?
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