The Transformation of Sovereignty in an Interdependent World: Rethinking the Autonomy of the Modern Nation-State The principle of state sovereignty has been the cornerstone of the modern international order since the Peace of Westphalia (1648), symbolizing the legal and political autonomy of states within territorially defined boundaries. Sovereignty denotes the supreme authority of the state … Continue reading Critically examine the transformation of the traditional principle of state sovereignty in light of growing global interdependence, and discuss whether the increasing interconnectedness of economies, politics, and societies has redefined the nature and autonomy of the modern nation-state.
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How does the doctrine of the sovereign nation-state reconcile with the expanding international normative and institutional frameworks for the protection and promotion of human rights, and what tensions arise between state sovereignty and global human rights governance in contemporary international relations?
The doctrine of the sovereign nation-state—rooted in the Westphalian settlement of 1648—has historically rested upon the principles of territorial integrity, non-interference, and political independence. In classical international relations theory, sovereignty is conceived as the supreme authority of the state within its borders, insulated from external control. However, the post–Second World War evolution of international law, … Continue reading How does the doctrine of the sovereign nation-state reconcile with the expanding international normative and institutional frameworks for the protection and promotion of human rights, and what tensions arise between state sovereignty and global human rights governance in contemporary international relations?