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Nation
A cultural unit defined by common ancestry.
Nation-State
A state where the cultural borders of a nation correspond with the state borders of a country.
Stateless Nation
A nation of people without a state that it considers home.
Multinational State
A state that contains more than one nation without a single ethnic group dominating the population.
Multistate Nation
A nation that stretches across borders and spans multiple states.
Autonomous Region
Sections of a nation that have a degree of independence in several issues.
Semi-Autonomous Region
Regions having a degree of self-government, but not complete independence.
Sovereignty
The political authority of a state to govern itself.
Self-Determination
The process by which a group forms its own state and chooses its government.
Colonialism
The policy of acquiring control over another country with settlers.
Imperialism
A policy of extending a country's rule over foreign nations.
Independence Movement
An effort to create a new sovereign state within another state.
Devolution
The process of transferring power from central government to regional governments.
Neocolonialism
Influencing a developing country through capitalism and globalization instead of direct control.
Chokepoints
Geographical features that must be passed to achieve military objectives.
Relic Boundary
A former boundary that no longer functions as a dividing line.
Superimposed Boundary
A boundary placed on the landscape by an outside party, ignoring local cultures.
Subsequent Boundary
A boundary that evolves as cultural landscapes take shape.
Antecedent Boundary
A boundary that existed before human cultures developed.
Geometric Boundary
A boundary created using lines of latitude and longitude.
Consequent Boundary
A boundary that aligns with cultural divides such as language or religion.
Gerrymandering
Drawing political boundaries to give one party a numeric advantage.
Unitary State
A state where most power lies with a central government.
Federal State
A state that allocates strong power to regional governments.
Confederal State
A system consisting of independent states with sovereign powers.
Devolution Causes
Factors leading to devolution include ethnic divisiveness and economic problems.
Supranationalism
The process of nation-states organizing politically and economically into one alliance.
Berlin Conference
A meeting that regulated European colonization and trade in Africa.
Balkanization
The fragmentation of a state into smaller, often hostile units.
Irredentism
The policy of reclaiming lost territory.
Chokepoints
Strategic locations where military forces must pass, impacting combat effectiveness.
Law of the Sea
The UN Convention defining the rights and responsibilities regarding international waters.
