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Reforming the notion of national sovereignty by external intervention

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In principle, national sovereignty is the right of a nation to govern its internal affairs without foreign interference. In practice, it is defined by one's interpretation of international law, which may permit legal external intervention under some circumstances, ultimately removing a nation's sovereignty. This paper will examine the current system of international law outlined by the United Nations, analyse the ambiguities contained within its Charter and elaborate on how external intervention can be justified. The case-study of recent developments related to Libya will demonstrate that the manner in which international law is interpreted is changing the notion of principles of sovereignty.

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  • Michael Steinberg, 2013. "Reforming the notion of national sovereignty by external intervention," Defense & Security Analysis, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 29(1), pages 68-75, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:cdanxx:v:29:y:2013:i:1:p:68-75
    DOI: 10.1080/14751798.2013.768015
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