Whither Sovereignty.
Abstract
The paper examines the evolution of sovereignty from the time of its initial concept in the sixteenth century, and challenges some of the assumptions about the identifiable elements of the notion. Whereas, the original and more classical interpretation was one of legal and moral spheres to serve the needs of a territorially specific populace, the nature of sovereignty has been influenced by the evolution of social dynamics, increasingly global economics, accelerating technological change and shifting cultural (as opposed to national) affiliations. The effect of these influences questions the utility of sovereignty to serve the needs and aspirations of the people in various societies. A hypothesis based on a synthesis of studies of organizational innovation and cultural groupings is proposed which links the pertinence of today's concept of sovereignty to First, Second and Third Wave societies and their respective abilities to adjust to the realities of the New World Order.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1995
- Accession Number
- ADA294449
Entities
People
- Michael A. Wansink
Organizations
- Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy