End of National Sovereignty
National Sovereignty: The End of Sovereignty? “In a world where states and the interests of their citizens are so obviously interdependent, we need to rethink our attitudes and concepts like ‘independence’ and ‘sovereignty’. ... " The modern concept of the nation was established by the 1648 Peace Of Westphalia, which respected the national autonomy and borders of nations. At present however, the general movement is towards a super-national state. ... National sovereignty is headed for extinction. The war against terrorism has made national sovereignty out of date. ... Intensity of national cultures by immigration is the basis for the European Union.