| − | '''Self-determination''' is the right of all peoples (as a [[nation]] or [[culture]]) to govern themselves in a [[democracy]], and their own [[nation-state]]. | + | '''Self-determination''' is the right of all peoples (as a [[nation]] or [[culture]]) to govern themselves in a [[democracy]], and their own [[nation-state]]. When the [[United Nations]] was formed after [[World War 2]] its charter included a statement of the right of self determination for all nations. |