Why is the world divided territorially?

What is the direct link between territory and sovereignty? Well, each territory may be called a state and a state has sovereignty as one of its elements. This means that sovereignty is a crucial role in one’s territory. What now is the issue? What the problem is, is the fact that territories are being invaded by those around the boundaries of the territory, which leads to disputes and conflict between territories.

Territorial integrity is an international law which indicates that nation-states must not start violent movements to other countries around them. It also states that nation-states must not promote changes in the borders of those around them. These are acts of aggression to sustain more power. When this happens, identities, cultures, traditions and practices of a certain territory will be violated which will lead to chaos and turmoil.

An example of this is the territorial dispute between Israel and Palestine when both governments are claiming the other’s right to their respective lands. A result of this dispute is that Africans are deprived from their own place and boundary, which shouldn’t be the case because this is where they belong. These conflicts have brought chaos and instability in different countries and it widely affects the residents of that country. Territorial boundaries and integrity have rules and regulations and these shall be followed by the states to ensure peace and harmony amongst them. However, most of the time, these rules are violated and consequences are not imposed to those who are responsible.

You see, territorial goes a long way. Causing territorial disputes will not benefit anyone because this is a n act of selfishness and pride. Though this will bring power and glory to a state, it does not promote globalization, which is what the world is geared towards to nowadays. Globalization entails direct relations between and among states. This implies that nation-states must coordinate one another for them to develop as one and as a community. If territorial integrity is not present in these states, what will it bring to the world and the emergence of globalization?
Globalization involves trading between countries, forming relationships and strong ties with border countries in order to form healthy relations. This relationship will bring advantages to both states. Territorial integrity is the key towards this path because states must respect the boundaries of other states. I do not agree that just because a country is powerful, it has the right to conquer another country. It won’t benefit anyone but the invader itself. This does not help globalization at all.

I think the solution to end all conflicts among countries is the acknowledgement of territorial integrity. This value is very important especially today because it not only helps create peace among border countries but also promotes a healthy relationship between countries. States must think of what will benefit everyone because at the end of the way, it’s still these morals and values that will help each one, each state in times of trouble.