Rethinking Sovereignty in the Cloud Era: Navigating Digital and Data Control
The foundational concept of sovereignty—supreme, independent authority over a territory or people—is undergoing a profound transformation in the digital age. Traditionally applied to nation-states, the notion of control and autonomy is increasingly complicated by the global, borderless nature of the internet and the concentration of critical infrastructure in the hands of a few global technology corporations. This shift raises critical questions about where ultimate control resides: with the state, the corporation, or the individual user.
