Territory Competition

Definition

Territory competition refers to the conflict between nations or empires over control of land, often leading to wars or treaties.

Analogy

Think of territory competition as a game of musical chairs. Everyone is trying to claim a chair (territory) when the music stops, and those who don't get a chair are out of the game.

Related terms

Nationalism: A political ideology that involves loyalty and devotion to a nation; it’s like being the biggest fan of your home team and supporting them no matter what.

Warfare: Engaging in war against another country usually due to conflicts such as territory disputes; think about two siblings fighting over who gets the last piece of cake.

Treaty: An agreement under international law entered into by actors in international law; it’s like making an official pact with your sibling not to tell on each other if you both sneak out at night.