@article{article_839306, title={SOVEREIGN EQUALITY IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS}, journal={Uluslararası Türk Kültür Coğrafyasında Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi}, volume={5}, pages={152–172}, year={2020}, author={Yurtsever, Serdar and Öğün, Mehmet Nesip}, keywords={Egemenlik, Eşitlik, Otorite, Devlet, Oy}, abstract={In the concept of sovereignty, the general acceptance states are authoritarian in the internal affairs and independent in the external affairs. Therefore, all states are equal in the context of sovereignty and independence. This general acceptance is defined as Westphalian sovereignty or absolute sovereignty, and absolute sovereignty includes absolute equality. However, in international system, there are unequal states in the context of many parameters such as physical, military, economic and demographic. In this sense, absolute equality is a claim that cannot be realized. Considering factors such as physical, political, economic, population, military power, it is not possible to say that all states in the world are equal. There is a hierarchical structure in favor of great powers. Therefore, it would not be wrong to say that big states are effective and directive on international organizations. While it may seem like a contradiction, the only way for the small and weak states to realize their sovereignty is to participate in various regimes that regulate the international system. In this study, the relationship between the theory of sovereignty and its applications in international relations will be examined. Key Words: Sovereignty, Equality, Authority, State, Vote.}, number={2}, publisher={Eğitim Bilimleri Araştırmaları Derneği}