Border disputes refer to disagreements between countries, states, or territories over the ownership or control of a particular geographical area.
Think of border disputes like siblings arguing over who gets to play with a specific toy. The toy represents the disputed territory, and just like parents might have to step in and mediate, international organizations often get involved to help resolve these conflicts.
Territoriality: This is the connection of people, their culture, and their economic systems to the land. It's like your personal attachment to your bedroom in your family home.
Sovereignty: This refers to a state's ability to govern itself or another state or territory. It's like being the captain of your own ship - you're in charge!
Partitioning: This is when a larger region is divided into several smaller ones. Imagine breaking up a chocolate bar into smaller pieces so it can be shared.
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