Transformation of the notion of “sovereignty” in the conditions of globalization

Abstract

Under the conditions of globalization processes, the changes in the international system, as well as in nature of threats, the sovereignty is also being transformed. Here one can trace the interdependence that has contributed to changes in the concept of “globalization” and transformations of the notion of “sovereignty”. At the present moment more and more countries tend to interpret the state sovereignty as being an obligation, rather than a right. Sovereignty of a state is correspondingly its obligation within its jurisdiction, i.e. to ensure basic human rights and freedoms, and the state is considered to be a subject, responsible for maintaining the heritage of global community on its territory. Maintaining and strengthening state sovereignty does not mean the isolation of a country from the international community but, on the contrary, creates favorable prerequisites for the dynamic development of its relations with the world in accordance with general accepted norms of international law and individual perception of understanding its national interests based on the principles of mutually beneficial cooperation and security.