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State

A political entity with a defined territory, permanent population, sovereign government

(Has international recognition)

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Nation

A group of people who have shared history, culture, homeland and desire to be self-governing

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Multinational state

A state that has more than one ethnic group inside its borders. (Spain)

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Multistate nations

Nation’s territory is a part of multiple states like Koreans/Kurds

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Stateless nation

A nation that doesn’t have a recognized state (Palestinians)

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Relic borders

boundaries that used to have purpose, but still has impact on the cultural landscape

(great wall of China)

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Superimposed borders

Boundaries that are made without regard of existing cultural, religious, ethnic groups

(The line separating Israel and Palestine)

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Subsequent borders

Boundaries that were made due to conflict/war

(Spain/Portugal border)

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Antecedent border

Boundaries created before landscape/population are there

(Boundaries of Canada and the Usa)

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Geometric border

Borders that show boundaries between political entities

(Australian states and territories)

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Consequent boundaries

Boundaries based on cultural differences

(Boundry between current day Pakistan and India due to religious differences)

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Imperialism

The political/economic authority over another country

(British Empire in India)

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Colonialism

The practice of direct control over a country

(Middle East: Ottoman Empire)

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Settlerism

A form of colonialism where settlers from a foreign country establish permanent residence and control over the territory.

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Delimited

and Demarcated

  1. A border drawn on a map

  2. A border that is physically marked

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Demilitarized zone

Areas between countries where both countries agreed to stay out of

(The Korean Demilitarized Zone)

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Balkanization

The breakup of a larger country into smaller independent states which are often hostile towards each other

(The former USSR)

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Armistice

A formal agreement between parties in war to stop fighting

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Redistricting

redrawing electoral district boundaries, often to reflect changes in population and ensure equal representation.

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Gerrymandering

Manipulating electoral district boundaries to favor a particular political party or group.

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Devolution

Moving power from a larger government to a smaller one in the same state.

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Autonomas

area within a country that has the ability to make certain choices for themselves but still under government control

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Failed states

Countries with weak governmental structures that cannot maintain order or provide basic services.

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Ethnonationalism

pride and identity tied to a territory of a single ethnic group often leading to a desire for greater autonomy or independence within a state.

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Supernationalism

States that give up some power to combined groups to solve a problem

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Disintegration

is the process where a state breaks down into smaller, independent units, often due to internal conflicts or external pressures.