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The Nation-State, the Global Media, and the Regime of Supervision

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Since late last century, we have witnessed a “change of guard” in the global political arena and a reconfiguration of political power. A set of actors is being replaced by another set, making the conflict and confrontation between “dominant” and “emerging” actors the central characteristic of international relations. The uncertainty, the chaos, and the confusion, succinctly described by Burke above, are the most compelling evidence of this ongoing transformation. The nation-state, one of the most critical actors in the global political arena and a central institution of the international system for more than two centuries, is being challenged by a number of competing systems—both from the inside and the outside. Subnational, transnational, and supranational forces are undermining the authority, power, and legitimacy of the nation-state, which used to enjoy a monopoly of power over citizens residing within clearly defined boundaries.

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Riaz, A., DiMaggio, A. (2008). The Nation-State, the Global Media, and the Regime of Supervision. In: Leatherman, J. (eds) Discipline and Punishment in Global Politics. Palgrave Macmillan, New York. https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230612792_6

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