stateswithout
Stateswithout is a conceptual term used in philosophical and political discourse to describe hypothetical or theoretical polities that exist outside the conventional understanding of sovereign states. It can refer to entities that lack one or more of the defining characteristics of a state, such as territorial control, a monopoly on legitimate use of force, or formal recognition by other states.
The concept might encompass a range of phenomena. For instance, it could describe historical or existing stateless
The exploration of stateswithout often serves to critically examine the nature of statehood, sovereignty, and governance.