Sovereignty means ultimate authority in state decision-making and order maintenance. Jean Bodin used concept to strengthen French king's power against feudal lords. Thomas Hobbes emphasized absolute authority in every true state. John Locke and Rousseau developed popular sovereignty theory
First World was one of three Cold War-era global blocs. Term introduced by UN in late 1940s. Initially grouped countries aligned with Western Bloc. Later shifted to democratic, capitalist, and developed nations
Terra nullius means "nobody's land" in Latin. Term was not used in international law before late 19th century. Derived from Roman law concept of res nullius
Sovereignty means supreme authority over a state and its people. Sovereignty can be de jure (legal) or de facto (practical). Sovereignty requires recognition by other states
List contains 195 independent sovereign nations worldwide. No countries start with letter W or X. List includes 60 dependent areas and disputed territories
Sovereign means possessing supreme political power or authority. Can refer to acknowledged leaders or arbiter. Describes nations and states with absolute power. Can mean having generalized curative powers