sovereignty

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“This is intended to be a group that works together to ensure we’re defending our own sovereignty, we’re each defending our own security and economic prosperity,” Noem said at the summit.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

A government source said international courts had already considered the question of sovereignty over the Chagos Islands and found in favour of Mauritius.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

“This war is going to suggest to some countries that if they want to secure their sovereignty, they need nuclear weapons,” Sagan said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

The official also said Tehran wanted international recognition of its sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

The imperatives of their collaboration, plus the need to present a united front against the Federalists, took precedence over their incompatible notions of where sovereignty resided in the American republic.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis