Sovereignty: Does it Exist?
Date Submitted: 06/27/2003 14:57:25
Prior to World War I, it has been said that sovereignty was central, irreducible concept, signifying the states virtually absolute right to control its territory and population and repel those who interfere in its internal affairs. In recent years, however, sovereignty has become more problematic with the rise of social economical and cultural rights. Some question whether sovereignty remains a viable concept. In current international law, as in classical international law, a state's sovereignty is
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interest. Because some states have more economic interest then others the actions that International Organizations can take should be limited to preclude them from injuring smaller or weaker states.
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