Actors in international relations and limited sovereignty

Abstract

Postmodern social theory and science on international relations treat national entities as primary actors i.e. participants in the international community, as well as international politics. The state remains an essential actor in international relations, with respect to other traditional subjects and contemporary factors. National organizations, especially secessionist movements supported by terrorist groups, present the greatest threat to humanity. Also, certain religious groups in collaboration with organized crime and terrorism seriously endanger human existence in many parts of the world. The main characteristics of state structures remain crucial for every society, especially the population, territory and sovereign power. Global trends increase the importance of other characteristics of the state, especially economic resources and military effects. Sovereignty remains the main principle in international relations, where the phenomenon of limited sovereignty becomes a constant in objective relations at a global level.

Keywords

• national entities
• international relation
• state
• sovereignty
• limited sovereignty