The contemporary dispute over the sovereignty of the state

Abstract

In the article it is pointed out that, although, sovereignty occupies the position of essential political categories, it is at the same time extremely difficult to define. It is linked to the fact, that, subsequent scientific branches and sub-branches approach the question of sovereignty in a different manner, ascribing it another content and connotations. In the international law sovereignty compromises the formal and lawful position of the country in the international environment, in the political studies, though, sovereignty is perceived as the autonomy and independence of the political authority. In the following analysis different scopes and interpretations of sovereignty are presented.