MODERN TRANSFORMATIONS OF STATE AND LAW IN THE CONDITIONS OF GLOBALIZATION

Abstract

The modern world is witnessing unprecedented scale and speed of transformations that affect all spheres of public life, and especially the state and law. Globalization, as a multifaceted process of integration and interdependence, radically changes traditional ideas about sovereignty, territoriality, legal regulation and state functions. This article is devoted to an in-depth analysis of these transformations, revealing their essence, directions and consequences. It examines how globalization leads to the blurring of traditional state borders, the strengthening of the role of international organizations and transnational corporations, as well as the formation of new forms of legal regulation that go beyond national legislation. In particular, the impact of globalization on national legislation is considered, where the process of harmonization and unification of legal norms is taking place, especially in the areas of economy, trade, intellectual property and protection of human rights. The emphasis is on how this affects the ability of states to independently form their legal policy and regulate internal relations, which sometimes leads to a decrease in their regulatory potential. The emergence of new challenges, such as cybercrime, terrorism, and transboundary environmental problems, which require coordinated international efforts and new legal mechanisms, is also analyzed. The article examines how these challenges stimulate the development of international public and private law, as well as the emergence of hybrid forms of regulation that combine elements of national and international law. Particular attention is paid to the transformation of state power, where there is a redistribution of powers between the national and supranational levels, as well as the growing influence of non-governmental organizations and civil society on the formation of public policy. The internal transformations of the state associated with the development of e-government, the digitalization of public services, and changes in the interaction between the state and citizens are also considered. The article highlights the complexity and ambivalence of these processes, where, along with opportunities for development and cooperation, threats to national identity, cultural sovereignty, and democratic institutions arise. It emphasizes the need to adapt state and legal systems to new realities, develop effective strategies for responding to global challenges and preserving national interests in the face of increasing interdependence. Finally, the article emphasizes that modern transformations of the state and law are a continuous process that requires constant scientific understanding, the search for new paradigms and solutions to ensure stability, justice and development in a globalized world.