WEAKENING OF NATIONAL SOVEREIGNTY: A THREAT TO STATE SECURITY AND A CAUSE OF INEFFECTIVE GOVERNANCE
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.32689/2523-4625-2025-1(77)-22Keywords:
state sovereignty, national security, public governance, democracy, authoritarianism, political nation, civic participationAbstract
This study is dedicated to analyzing the impact of weakening national sovereignty on state security and theeffectiveness of public governance. Particular attention is given to the interaction between national sovereignty andregional integration processes, as well as mechanisms for protecting state sovereignty amid contemporary threats.The study aims to identify key indicators of national sovereignty displacement and its influence on the stability ofdemocratic institutions.Methodology. The research is based on a systematic approach that includes the analysis of scholarly sources, a comparative method for examining models of public governance, and a structural-functional analysis to reveal the interaction between state and national sovereignty. Additionally, legal modeling is applied to assess the relationship between national sovereignty and regional integration processes, along with a comparative analysis of democratic and authoritarian regimes.Scientific Novelty. The scientific novelty of the study lies in distinguishing national sovereignty as an independentphenomenon that precedes state sovereignty, as well as in establishing the interconnection between national security,the stability of the political nation, and the effectiveness of democratic governance. The research identifies keyindicators of national sovereignty weakening and its impact on the legitimacy of state authority. Furthermore, itexplores the adaptive mechanisms states employ to respond to external influences.Conclusions. The conclusions define key state strategies for preserving sovereignty in the context of integrationprocesses and globalization challenges, as well as outline possible prospects for sovereignty development in the21st century. It is established that the weakening of national sovereignty poses threats to state sovereignty, political stability, and the effectiveness of public governance. The primary factors for maintaining national sovereigntyinclude the development of horizontal democratic institutions, active citizen participation in political life, freedom of speech, and ensuring checks and balances in the public governance system.
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