مجلة الحقوق والحريات
Volume 14, Numéro 2, Pages 1245-1262
2026-10-31

Cyberspace Governance Between Sovereignty And Openness: Issues Of Digital Governance In Light Of International Geopolitical Competition

Authors : Lassel Noureddine .

Abstract

The study explores the tension between digital sovereignty and openness in cyberspace governance. It examines the theoretical frameworks of digital liberalism, cyber realism, and constructivism to understand the differing perspectives of states like the US, China, and Russia. The research also analyzes international legal and institutional regimes, highlighting the challenges in applying traditional international law to cyberspace. The study also explores the complex relationship between digital sovereignty and openness amid increasing geopolitical competition in cyberspace. It proposes a consensual model of digital governance grounded in pluralism, fairness, and adaptability, while acknowledging the limitations of existing models.

Keywords

Cyberspace Governance ; Sovereignty ; Digital Governance ; Geopolitical Competition