Discuss the sovereignty of Kosovo, Taiwan, and Western Sahara
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: A state is an area organized into a political unit and ruled by an established government that has control over its internal and foreign affairs. A state occupies a defined territory with a resident population. A state has sovereignty, which means control of its internal affairs without interference by other states.
Kosovo: The Republic of Kosovo declared its independence from Serbia in 2008, following ethnic cleansing and war crimes by some Serb leaders. Serbia's ally Russia has blocked Kosovo's membership in the United Nations so Kosovo's sovereignty must be instead recognized by a majority of the world's countries. The U.S. and most European countries recognize Kosovo as an independent sovereign state, but Serbia, Russia, and most countries of Africa and Asia do not.
Western Sahara: Western Sahara was once a Spanish colony. The sparsely populated desert of Western Sahara remains the last major African territory without its own government. In 1975, the Spanish left administration of Western Sahara to Morocco and Mauritania. When Mauritania left in 1979, Morocco sent settlers to colonize Western Sahara. Morocco's claims have been challenged by Western Saharans seeking an independent country. The U.N. has repeatedly asked for a referendum on independence but without success, mainly because Morocco would like to hold on to the mineral resources in the territory.
Taiwan: Most governments consider China and Taiwan as separate and sovereign states. According to China's government, Taiwan is not sovereign, but a part of China. This confusing situation arose from a civil war in China during the late 1940s between the Nationalists and the Communists. After losing, Nationalist leaders in 1949 fled to Taiwan, 120 miles off the Chinese coast. In Taiwan, Nationalists traditionally claim they are the legitimate rulers of China and are waiting until such time when they can defeat the mainland Communists and return to rule China.
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