The Concept Of Sovereignty In International Law: Issues Challenges And Lessons For Nigeria

Abstract

Modern communications and trade are undergoing new trends and advances.

have otherwise inflicted a serious blow to state political boundaries

commonly known as Sovereignty. The premise of sovereign equality is that everyone

The state enjoys the rights that come with complete sovereignty. These appear to be the

fundamental tenet of international law, which the United

Nations. Sovereignty is the main tenet of the modern international system.

system. It is understandable why sovereignty is a contentious issue inside the UN.

not seen as a hindrance to the preservation or defense of peace

decency toward humans.

The smallest possible common denominator that this opening envisions

the underlying tenet of interactions between nations is that of sovereignty.

Consequently, nations support nonintervention, sovereign equality, and the inviolability of

the prospect of nonviolent transformation and frontiers. It is undeniable that,

Independent states have received respect, particularly in the

new challenges have arisen in the domain of non-interference in their personal affairs

continuing to arise in the field of human rights under international law.

rights defense. Consequently, human rights have had a big impact on

global legislation.

vii More recently, claims of mass-murdering weapons were in the possession of

Various things, including the protection of democracy and destruction,

cited as factors that restricted a state’s ability to exercise its sovereignty

with. These recent difficulties lack a defined category and come in a variety of

as this idea no longer exists, developing states of its persistence are

possesses the restrictions that it once did. Additionally, civil turmoil and

conflict between factions like in Liberia, Si