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[–] Blursty@lemmygrad.ml 6 points 1 year ago (2 children)

What is a "sovereign nation"?

[–] Abraxiel@hexbear.net 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

De facto, a polity that has a distinct administration which dictates policy within and maintains its own borders.

[–] 7bicycles@hexbear.net 3 points 1 year ago

pretty sure the red light district in my town fits that definition.

Unless you get like seriously scientific about it a sovereign nation is basically vibes based

Sovereignty as a concept in international relations stems from the Treaty of Westphalia, in that each nation has an absolute say within its own borders and that said borders are inviolable.