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Iraq did things the UK didn't want them to do, and it didn't work out. Does that mean Iraq was never sovereign? When a government gets conquered militarily, th
by stcredzero 7y ago
Iraq did things the UK didn't want them to do, and it didn't work out. Does that mean Iraq was never sovereign?
When a government gets conquered militarily, they lose their sovereignty. Note how well the definition works.
Is the United States the only sovereign country in the world?
No, because the United States can't be bothered to go around kicking everyone's butt all the time. The US often finds it more convenient to cooperate and cajole in various ways. Remember, it also works by "default."
- scarejunba 7y agoSo Iraq was sovereign till it was invaded. Doesn't that just mean Sealand is sovereign too?
- stcredzero 7y agoSo Iraq was sovereign till it was invaded. To whatever extent it was, depending on how acknowledged it was. It's more a matter of degree. Once someplace is invaded and occupied, then the settled answer is definitely "no" on sovereignty.