Most Quote by John Mearsheimer

Respect for sovereignty means to not allow unconstitutional action and coup d'états, the removal of legitimate power.

— Vladimir Putin

It is an essential attribute of the jurisdiction of every country to preserve peace, to punish acts in breach of it, and to restore…

— Thomas Jefferson

Respecting the sovereignty means preventing coups, unconstitutional actions and illegitimate overthrowing of the legitimate government. All these things should be totally prevented.

— Vladimir Putin

There are both things in international law: the principle of territorial integrity and right to self-determination.

— Vladimir Putin

On one hand, it is very important that democracy and human rights be defended across borders. But it is also very important to respect…

— Sebastian Pinera

The concept of national sovereignty has been an immutable, indeed sacred, principle of international relations. It is a principle which will yield only slowly…

— Maurice Strong

The sovereignty of states must be subordinated to international law and international institutions.

— George Soros

While the game of deadlocks and bottle-necks goes on, another more serious game is also being played. It is governed by two axioms. One…

— George Orwell

The way governments treat their own citizens matters; it matters because it can have a direct impact on international peace and security - and…

— Samantha Power

The very heart of being a sovereign nation is providing security of one's borders, of one's internal situation, and security against anyone attacking one's…

— John Warner

It is against this concept of the sovereign state, a state isolated by protectionism and militarism, that internationalism must now engage in decisive battle.

— Christian Lous Lange

That there is little hope of international order or lasting peace so long as every country is free to employ whatever measures it thinks…

— Friedrich August von Hayek