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The Rise of Digital Sovereignty: Power, Control, and the Future of the Global Internet

The Rise of Digital Sovereignty: Power, Control, and the Future of the Global Internet

Mercer, Keaton Elias

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General ComputersGeneral Sociology

ISBN13: 9798244601671
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jan 19 2026
Pages: 76
Weight: 0.25
Height: 0.16 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Rise of Digital Sovereignty: Power, Control, and the Future of the Global Internet offers a timely and authoritative exploration of one of the most critical forces reshaping the modern world. As governments around the globe reclaim control over data, cloud infrastructure, and digital borders, the once-borderless internet is rapidly transforming into a landscape defined by national interests, security concerns, and competing visions of freedom.

This book examines how digital sovereignty has moved from a technical policy concept to a central pillar of geopolitical power. It traces the evolution of digital governance from early ideals of an open and global internet to today's state-centered models that prioritize data control, cybersecurity, and strategic autonomy. Readers are guided through the economic, political, and social implications of treating data as a national asset and digital infrastructure as critical national infrastructure.

Through in-depth analysis and real-world case studies, the book compares divergent national strategies-from the European Union's regulatory leadership and China's state-controlled digital ecosystem to the United States' market-driven dominance and the emerging approaches of developing economies. It also explores how digital borders and internet fragmentation are reshaping global trade, innovation, and cross-border communication.

Beyond economics and security, The Rise of Digital Sovereignty confronts the human dimension of digital power. It critically examines the impact of sovereign digital policies on privacy, freedom of expression, democracy, and human rights, highlighting both the promise of protection and the risks of overreach and authoritarian misuse. The role of civil society, global norms, and international cooperation is carefully assessed as nations struggle to balance control with openness.

Looking ahead, the book presents future scenarios for the global digital order and offers thoughtful policy recommendations for governments, institutions, and stakeholders seeking a balanced path forward. It ultimately argues that the future of the internet will not be decided by technology alone, but by the values, power structures, and choices that shape digital governance.

Clear, insightful, and deeply relevant, this book is essential reading for policymakers, academics, technology professionals, business leaders, and anyone seeking to understand how power, control, and freedom are being redefined in the digital age-and what that means for the future of the global internet.

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