Abstract
This article analyzes the normative model of globalized sovereignty, defined by Philip Pettit, to further extend his neo-republican theory of freedom as non-domination, originally developed to promote citizens’ freedom within national borders into the international sphere. Based on republican internationalism and critical of both cosmopolitanism (whether liberal or republican) and Westphalian non-interventionism, this model emerges as a promising perspective for tackling theoretical issues related to justice and legitimacy in the contemporary global order. But the full realization of its potential requires addressing limitations stemming from its critical insufficiency in analyzing the role played by representative states and international institutions. Finally, the article highlights these limitations and suggests paths for overcoming them.
Keywords:
International Political Theory; Neo-republicanism; Republican Internationalism; Globalized Sovereignty; Philip Pettit