'The Developing Concept of Sovereignty: Considerations for Defence Operations in Cyberspace and Outer Space' by Dan Jerker B Svantesson, Rebecca Azzopardi, Wendy Elizabeth Bonython, Jonathan Crowe, Steven R. Freeland, Samuli Haataja, Danielle Ireland-Piper and Nathan Mark offers important insights regarding sovereignty, with an incisive analysis of sovereignty in the cyber and outer space spheres.
The introductory chapter considers literature pertinent to the debate to show why it is important for Defence and policy planners to considering sovereignty in a Defence context. Chapter Two provides a critical analysis of the concept of sovereignty, how it has developed and how the concept may be constructed, informed by recent and ongoing critical debates. Chapter Three considers how the concept of sovereignty may apply in the emerging domain of cyberspace, with Chapter Four considering sovereignty’s application to the space domain. Chapter Five provides some concluding thoughts and recommendations for future consideration.
Each chapter may be considered as a standalone document for members of an interest-specific audience.
