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Max Weber's definition of the State

A human community that claims the monopoly of the legitimate use of physical force within a given territory.

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Feudal Order

A social structure consisting of monarchs, vassals, and peasants, with power distributed among noblemen and regional centers.

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Westphalian Sovereignty

The principle established by the Peace Treaties of Westphalia, asserting territorial integrity and political sovereignty of states.

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Territorial Integrity

The principle that a state's borders should not be violated and that it has the right to control its own territory.

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Political Sovereignty

The authority of a state to govern itself and make laws without external interference.

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State Capacity

The ability of a state to implement policies, maintain order, and provide services effectively.

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Failed States

States that may have a government but fail to perform the basic functions expected of a state.

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Non-State Insurgents

Groups such as Boko Haram that challenge the authority of the state and operate outside of state control.

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Zomia

A region in Southeast Asia characterized by pre-state activities and resistance to state governance.

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Resistance to the State

Efforts and movements aimed at evading or undermining the authority of established governmental structures.

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Self-Determination

The right of a people to determine their political status and pursue their economic, social, and cultural development.

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Corporate crime

Illegal acts performed by individuals or groups in a business context.

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Autodefensas

Community defense groups that have emerged in Mexico in response to drug cartel violence.

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Sinaloa Cartel

One of the most powerful drug trafficking organizations in Mexico known for its extensive influence.

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State Behaviours Before Westphalia

Refers to the nature of state actions and governance prior to the establishment of the Westphalian sovereignty framework.

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Colonialism

The policy or practice of acquiring full or partial control over another country and exploiting it economically.

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Legitimacy

The right and acceptance of an authority, often applied to laws, government, and other hierarchical structures.

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Bureaucracy

A system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives.

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Seeing Like a State

A concept by James C. Scott describing how states understand and represent society, often simplistically.

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Geography and the State

The influence that geographic factors (terrain, resources, borders) have on the formation and functioning of states.

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