A Sphere Sovereignty Theory of the State: Looking Back and Looking Forward

International and Public Affairs. Vol. 3, No. 1, 2019, pp. 13-19. doi: 10.11648/j.ipa.20190301.13

7 Pages Posted: 30 Mar 2023

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Renato Costa

University of Queensland, T.C. Beirne School of Law, Students

Date Written: August 05, 2019

Abstract

The conception of the State is constantly challenged. The new disruptions and social, political and economical developments have questioned the existence, meaning and scope of the institutionalized State. While many believe that the state is no longer necessary in a current international law environment, others defend its applicability and relevance. Manyt heories of the State have risen either as justification for its existence or termination. Sphere sovereignty is a known theory within the Christian tradition. It lacks, however, acknowledgement in a wider context. Although this theory presents a relevant approach to the formation and the meaning of the State, its origins and developments are not widely known. The article proposes the reader to look back in order to understand the roots of sphere sovereignty and its basic tenets to, then, look forward, proposing that some challenges in international law could be faced through the lens of sphere sovereignty.

Suggested Citation

Saeger Magalhaes Costa, Renato, A Sphere Sovereignty Theory of the State: Looking Back and Looking Forward (August 05, 2019). International and Public Affairs. Vol. 3, No. 1, 2019, pp. 13-19. doi: 10.11648/j.ipa.20190301.13, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=4394870

Renato Saeger Magalhaes Costa (Contact Author)

University of Queensland, T.C. Beirne School of Law, Students ( email )

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