Sovereignty — the right of a state to govern itself — is one of the most contested ideas in global politics. These lessons examine territorial disputes, international law, humanitarian intervention, and the tensions between national authority and global governance, connecting abstract political theory to the real events shaping the world today. Check out the video below for an overview of the concept of sovereignty.
Sovereignty lesson plans:
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Ukraine Resists Russian Invasion Lesson Plan
Experts expected Ukraine and its capital, Kyiv, to fall within days. It didn’t. This lesson examines the different explanations for…
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Mecca Joint Defense Agreement Lesson Plan
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have signed a defence pact stating that an attack on one is an attack on…
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USA – Canada Trade War Lesson Plan
Hours before a midnight tariff deadline, Canada suspended trade negotiations with the United States and 50% tariffs took effect. Both…
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Background to the Ukraine War lesson plan
How did the largest war in Europe since 1945 begin? Students trace Ukraine’s path from independence to invasion, touching on…
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Iran War Deal in Jeopardy Lesson Plan
A ceasefire deal was signed, then the two sides sat down to negotiate peace while openly threatening each other with…
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Comparing Independence Movements Lesson Plan
Four regions, one question: who gets to decide whether part of a country can leave? Students examine Scotland, Catalonia, Quebec,…
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How democratic is your country? – EIU Democracy Index lesson plan
After eight years of decline, global democracy scores stabilised in 2025 – but what does that actually mean? This differentiated…
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Canada Pipeline Debate 2026 Lesson Plan
When environmental and economic security collide, whose definition wins? This lesson uses Canada’s 2026 pipeline debates (Coastal GasLink, the Alberta-BC…
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High Seas Treaty Lesson Plan
The High Seas Treaty is now law, but who’s actually responsible for enforcing it? A three-level lesson exploring ocean governance,…
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Quits OPEC Lesson Plan
Should countries stay in organizations even if they feel the rules aren’t fair? The UAE just walked away from OPEC…