Boundaries, Sovereignty, and Geopolitical Concepts

:P Term Definition The final process in the creation of a state's boundary, this allows for a country to run Administered Boundary the day to day operations. Continental union of 55 member states within Africa with the goal of moving the African Union continent towards peace and prosperity through boosting development, eradication of poverty, and bringing Africa into the global economy. A boundary that existed before the cultural landscape emerged and stayed in place Antecedent Boundary while people moved in to occupy the surrounding area. An intergovernmental forum promoting cooperation, coordination, and interaction with the Arctic States, indigenous communities, and other inhabitants on common Arctic Council issues, usually regarding sustainable development and environmental protection of the Arctic Association of South East Supranational organization promoting the acceleration of economic growth, social Asian Nations progress, and cultural development in the region through joint endeavors. A region that exists within another larger entity and has the power to govern itself. Autonomous Regions Typically these regions are geographically distinct from the larger entity (Greenland and Denmark) or is populated by the state's ethnic minority. Geographic features on land or sea that is much narrower than the overall landscape Choke Points and causes decreased combat power militarily; as such, these are strategic targets for terrorism or colonial control. The policy of a state seeking to have authority over other people and territories Colonialism accompanied by the transfer of their population to these territories. A boundary drawn to accommodate existing religious, linguistic, ethnic, or economic Consequent Boundary differences between countries. The capacity to live together in harmony with a sense of mutual commitment among Cultural Cohesion citizens of different social or economic circumstances. The second stage of the creation of a boundary where parties formally write down an Defined Boundary agreement setting up the border. Delimited Boundary The stage of the creation of a boundary where parties draw borders on a map. The third stage of the creation of a boundary where borders are marked on the Demarcated Boundary landscape through visible means. An area in which treaties or agreements between powers or contending groups Demilitarized Zones forbid military installations, activities, or personnel. Democratization The introduction of democratic systems or principles within a society. The process whereby regions within a state demand and gain political strength and Devolution political autonomy at the expense of the central government. Cost advantages that businesses and enterprises obtain through the scale of the Economies of Scale operation, typically with per cost unit decreasing with an increasing scale. Equitable Infrastructure The construction of infrastructure, usually with input from community members, that Development attempts to create a more equitable distribution of those resources for a population. upon international law, countries have the right to establish a territorial border Established Territorial Seas Based within the seas extending to 12 nautical miles. The attempt to create an ethnically homogeneous geographic area through expulsion, Ethnic Cleansing imprisonment, or killing of an ethnic minority. The right of a group of people who considered themselves separate and distinct from Ethnic Nationalism others to determine for themselves the state in which they will live and the form of (Ethnonationalism) government it will have. Movements calling for greater independence or autonomy from a larger territorial Ethnic Separatism unit. A supranational organization designed to promote peace, well-being of its citizens, European Union freedom, security, and justice along with sustainable development through balanced economic growth, combating social exclusion, promoting scientific progress, etc. Coastal waters extending no more than 200 nautical miles from the territorial sea Exclusive Economic Zones baseline and adjacent to 12 nautical mile territorial sea of a country within which the country claims exclusive rights for fishing, drilling, and other economic activities. A political body that has disintegrated to a point where basic conditions and responsibilities of governance cease to exist or operate normally. Governing systems that operate with a division of power that is shared among Federal States various levels of governance. (For example: state and federal levels). Geometric Boundary A political boundary defined and delimited as a straight line or arc. The reapportionment of political boundaries that benefit or favor one political party Gerrymandering or class over another. The practice of domination of one people over another through various forms like Imperialism settlement, sovereignty, or indirect mechanisms of control. Regions and people who are attempting to seek control over their internal political Independence Movements affairs through devolution, balkanization, etc. Independent State A country free of external control A policy of attempting to establish cultural cohesion and potential political expansion Irredentism by a country aimed at a group of nationals living in a neighboring country. Land Boundary A physical boundary composed of features of land like mountains and deserts. A physical boundary composed of features of the seas like rivers, lakes, etc. and Maritime Boundary includes those designated in the UNCLOS Supranational organization promoting the cooperation of member states through Military Alliances military measures, like defense treaties. Multinational State A country whose people derive from many different national backgrounds. Multistate Nation A group of nationals who are living within two separate states. A group of people who share a common ethnic background (history, language, culture, Nation hearth), and who seek or hold political self-determination. A state whose borders coincide with the current distribution of the nationals of that Nation-State state. A more modern form of colonization that refers to the control that MDCs exert over Neocolonialism global affairs economically and culturally through multinational corporations. A military alliance aimed at protecting the United States and Western European allies North Atlantic Treaty during the Cold War through a defense treaty and promise of war against aggressor Organization nations. The redrawing of electoral districts that coincides with the census so that equal Redistricting representation exists in the House of Representatives. Relic Boundary (Relict) A boundary that no longer serves a purpose, but that once did. The process by which a country determines its own statehood and forms its own Self-Determination governmental system. The ability of a region to govern itself in certain agreed upon areas, but without Semiautonomous Region full/complete power to govern. A region whose internal geographical, cultural, religious, and political fragmentation Shatterbelt is compounded by pressures from external powers attracted to the regions strategic location and/or economic resources. Sovereignty The authority of a state to govern itself or another state. A politically organized body of people that occupies a defined territory and includes State sovereignty, circulation of money, permanent populations, and international recognition. An ethnic group that is potentially dispersed between multiple state and that does Stateless Nation not have a state of their own. A boundary that is established after the settlement of a people with an attempt to Subsequent Boundary accommodate cultural differences between peoples that exist in the area. boundary that is established by an outside power or conquering people without Superimposed Boundary A concern to pre-existing cultural boundaries of people that already lived in a space. Political, economic, cultural, or military cooperation among multiple states to Supranationalism promote shared objectives through the ceding of some authority to a higher power. Attitudes and behavior held by a person or group that is based on perceived, Territoriality attempted, or actual control of a physical space, object, or idea, which may involve habitual occupation, defense, personalization, and marking of the territory. The unlawful use of violence and intimidation especially against civilians in the Terrorism pursuit of political aims. Trade Agreements Contractual arrangement between states concerning their trade relationships. The unequal distribution of people, wealth, and resources. A critique of capitalism, Uneven Development especially from the Marxist point of view. Failed States Unitary State United Nations A country whose governing power is rested in a central body. A supranational organization developed after WWII with the intention of creating a more peaceful world through collective security, shared scientific endeavors, shared economic ventures, among others. United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea An international conference (UNCLOS III) developed the agreement that defines rights and responsibilities of nations with respect to their use of the world's oceans. Voting Districts A territorial subdivision for electing members of the legislative body (also called electoral districts).