National sovereignty refers to the independent authority and power of a nation-state to govern itself without interference from external forces.
National sovereignty is like having full control over your own room. You get to decide how it's organized, what goes in it, and who gets to enter. No one else can dictate what you do in your personal space.
Balance of Power: The concept that states should have relatively equal strength in order to prevent any single state from dominating others.
Westphalian System: A system of international relations established by the Peace of Westphalia in 1648, which emphasized the principle of national sovereignty and non-interference in domestic affairs.
Treaty of Vienna (1815): A diplomatic agreement among European powers that aimed to restore stability after the Napoleonic Wars and reestablish conservative political order.
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