The nature of sovereignty exposes the definition of state failure and, as such, the challenge to the Westphalian model that failed states represent.
Nationalism holds the potential to ignite entire populations. Yet, it is incorrect to assume a nationalist state or group is more inclined to turn to violence than a different politically-orientated entity.
Democratic peace theory is far from being a clear-cut scientific model, however, when we ask, ‘Is peace between democracies more likely than peace between differing political leaderships?’ the answer must be a conditional yes.
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