DIGITAL SOVEREIGNTY OF STATES: INTERNATIONAL LEGAL ASPECTS AND CHALLENGES

Abstract

This article analyzes the phenomenon of digital sovereignty as a new dimension in international relations and international law. It examines various states' approaches to defining and implementing digital sovereignty, identifies key international legal aspects and contradictions related to internet governance, cross-border data flows, and cybersecurity. Special attention is given to international initiatives aimed at developing digital law norms and the necessity for coordinated regulatory mechanisms.