Revue Algérienne des Sciences Juridiques et Politiques
Volume 63, Numéro 2, Pages 234-250
2026-06-15
Sovereignty In The Digital Age: From Territorial Authority To Networked Power In Global Politics
Authors : Ben Messahel Alaerrahmane .
Abstract
The digital transformation has fundamentally altered the core principles of sovereignty within contemporary global politics. As cyberspace, data flows, and digital infrastructures extend beyond territorial boundaries, conventional understandings of sovereignty—rooted in territorial control and exclusive authority—are increasingly challenged. This article investigates the ways in which digital transformation redefines sovereignty by introducing the concept of digital sovereignty as a multidimensional and contested form of power. Employing a descriptive-analytical methodology, the study traces the conceptual evolution of sovereignty, identifies the principal actors and dimensions of digital sovereignty, and examines the primary political, legal, economic, and security challenges confronting it. The analysis contends that digital sovereignty is not simply a continuation of traditional sovereignty; rather, it signifies a qualitative transformation in the exercise of power, authority, and control within the digital era. The article concludes that states must adopt adaptive and cooperative governance strategies to balance technological innovation, national interests, and individual rights in an increasingly interconnected global system.
Keywords
Sovreignty ; Digital Age ; Digital Sovreignty ; Digital Humanity ; Global CHallenges
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