JLC-110 FA2 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Article 231 Of The Treaty Of Versailles, Black Box, Westphalian Sovereignty
8 Nov 2016
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When ferdinand ii attempted to impose religion. War involved major european powers: fought on german soldier by mercenary soldiers, wars ended and states agree to treaties. Wars reshaped europe and gave way to westphalian sovereignty : the idea that each state is sovereign in his actions, black box theory of sovereignty. Each state is sovereign over territory and domestic affairs. Principle of sovereign equality in the international arena, regardless of size. Named this because you can"t see inside of it . You cannot see what"s going on in other states, your own business is in your own state. Model of sovereignty that was governing the world going into the. Uk, france, italy, russia, japan, us (joins in 1917) vs. germany, German empire transforms into the weimar republic. Paris peace conference: big 4- britain, france, us, italy impose treaties on germany (and other losers, treaty of versailles makes: Creation of the league of nations disarmament.
