International Variables Influencing National State Sovereignty after 2010: Political Variables as a Model (Extracted from a Doctoral Thesis)

Abstract

The global environment post-2010 has witnessed numerous transformations across all political, economic, military-security, cultural, and societal spheres, which have posed a threat to the sovereignty of nation-states and their official functions. These transformations have contributed to redefining the role and functions of the state, acting as incentives and catalysts in the global transfer of power. Consequently, they have created a dilemma manifested in the diffusion of power, where power is no longer exclusively held by the state as the primary actor in global politics. Rather, numerous non-state actors have emerged, wielding and exercising power both domestically and internationally across all levels—local, regional, and global. Therefore, contemporary power shifts have led to the dissemination of power beyond the framework of the state, consequently reshaping the definition of the tools and mechanisms it possesses, ultimately penetrating the sovereignty of the state. Moreover, we must not overlook the significance of technological and informational advancements, which have played a pivotal role in power transitions and redefinitions.