State sovereignty in the new contours of international relations: theoretical aspect

in the context of the modern world order, formed in the context of globalization, in the legal doctrine there are discussions about state sovereignty as a category that does not correspond to real, factual relations in the international legal space, the existing world order. The article examines classical and modern theories of sovereignty, analyzes the content of the concept of state sovereignty taking into account its theoretical understanding and empirical factors that determine its evolution. The author's position on controversial issues related to the distinction between actual and legal sovereignty, the legal personality of sovereign states in the system of international relations, the relationship between national and international law is presented. Based on the understanding and correction of the classical theory of sovereignty and empirical data, an attempt is made to predict the place and significance of sovereign states in the emerging multipolar world.

state sovereignty, popular sovereignty, absolute sovereignty, limited sovereignty, actual sovereignty, legal sovereignty, international relations, world order, globalization, multipolarity