IB Global Politics Terms, Concepts, and Ideas Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

state - self-governing political entity with sovereignty and characteristics that include territrory, population, organization and recognition. Universally, it is the highest political organization. Failed State - A state characterized by social, political, and economic failure. Common Characteristics of a Failed State - a central government too weak or ineffective to control its territory, non-provision of public services, widespread corruption and criminality, refugees and involuntary mov...