GLOBALISATION

Can States be Sovereign in a Globalised World?

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Can States be Sovereign in a Globalised World?

Introduction

The globalised world may sound a threat to many people as it has its dangers yet its positive outlook on the world. Theorists explain the concept of globalization as an increasing interconnectedness and reliance on other nations through which the government of a state itself loses its hold and credibility. The roots of globalization actually weaken a state as it relies more on the other states. With the rise in reliance on other nations, a change of position and power is always expected. Usually the changes occur on political, economical, philosophical and social basis. Sometimes these drifted changes are so frequent that the sovereign states usually face a diminution in capacity to enlarge their political power and economic growth. But then the question arises if globalization has any positive impact on the world, then what is it? Does it really help the nations to fight against environmental problems, poverty, discrimination and violations of human rights, disruption in trade and commerce, injustice and civil disobedience, and financial crisis? If this is not happening in globalization, then can states be sovereign in a globalised world?

Discussion

As stated earlier, globalization brings changes to a state on political, economical, philosophical and social basis, it is necessary to know how these changes take places and what impact does it have on the sovereign states. Some states take these changes in strengthening themselves while some states limit the chances of their growth and sovereignty (Friedman et.al, 2005, p. 20). However globalization does not seem limited neither it can be resisted. In today's world it is important to maintain good relations with other states and communities; hence it allows the powerful nations to step in either to enhance the chances of the betterment or to dominate over the sovereignty of a state.

Sovereignty

The already established understanding of the sovereignty of state is that the every state must have a direct power and authority over its territorial identity and internal matters. A state must have the absolute control over the governance of its people and it must be free from any interference whatsoever of any external power. In this regard a state can be called sovereign only if it is free from any external interference and disturbance, able to maintain the equal implementation of laws within its boundaries (Friedman et.al, 2005, p. 14). It must not seek guidance and assistance from any other nation and should single handedly solve all the problems without the aid of any other power of independent states. This brings a clear cut idea that every state is responsible for its sovereignty and must not compromise over it at any cost. A sovereign state must have complete supremacy over its internal policies and foreign affairs as well (Teschke,p.15) . Sovereignty cannot only be shared on the basis of control on personal territory by a state; it should as well be appreciated and recognized by other ...