Territorial disputes refer to conflicts or disagreements between two or more countries over the ownership, control, or boundaries of a specific piece of land. These disputes often arise when multiple nations claim sovereignty over the same territory.
Imagine two friends arguing over who gets to keep a toy they both want. They both believe it belongs to them and refuse to back down until an agreement is reached.
Sovereignty: Sovereignty refers to the supreme power or authority that a nation-state has over its own territory and people.
Border disputes: Border disputes occur when there are conflicts over the demarcation lines between neighboring countries, usually regarding where one country's territory ends and another begins.
Mediation: Mediation is a process in which an impartial third party helps facilitate negotiations between conflicting parties in order to reach a mutually acceptable resolution.
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