Full Idea
In the twenty-first century, sovereignty, once the basis of the nation state, has become a relative concept. ...Powerlessness is the key word of our time.
Gist of Idea
Nowadays sovereignty (once the basis of a state) has become relative
Source
David van Reybrouck (Against Elections [2013], 1 'Crisis')
Book Reference
Reybrouck,David van: 'Against Elections', ed/tr. Waters,Liz [Bodley Head 2016], p.12
A Reaction
The point is that nation states now have limited power, in the face of larger unions, multinational companies, and global problems.