T<scp>HE</scp>O<scp>RIGINS</scp>, D<scp>EVELOPMENT, AND</scp>P<scp>OSSIBLE</scp>D<scp>ECLINE OF THE</scp>M<scp>ODERN</scp>S<scp>TATE</scp>
Hendrik Spruyt
▪ Abstract Some contemporary states seem subject to aggregational dynamics that bring them together in larger regional associations, whereas others fall prey centrifugal forces pull apart. The autonomy of all has been drawn into question by the globalization trade and finance. For these reasons, scholars have returned examining historical origins development modern state hope this may shed light on its future, process through which new logics organization be emerging might displace state. This essay discusses various accounts emergence state, comparing security, economic, institutionalist approaches. It then links approaches insights regarding statehood. Arguments must distinguished from discussions territorial sovereignty as a constitutive principle international relations. latter, juridical notion regulative device relations retained influence, even if declined.
Annual Review of Political Science