National sovereignty and interference in the internal affairs of states in light of international changes and the provisions of international law: Libya as a case study

Abstract

Our study of this research topic revealed its connection to aspects related to the right of states to form their political systems and how they manage all their affairs. However, international variables present a different picture. This means that national sovereignty is not immune to international interventions, pressures, and dictates. This has opened the door to interference in internal affairs under this guise. Such interference is often a result of international interests, the desire to extend influence and control, or to advance agendas and strategies that serve the interests of specific actors in international politics. Our view is that if international organizations allow states free rein to interfere in internal affairs in line with international changes and geopolitical developments, these actions will inevitably lead member states to deviate and overstep the bounds of such behavior. This can be described as an abuse of rights under the cover of international obligation, legitimized by the Security Council under the pretext of protecting international peace and security. This casts a shadow on the principle of national sovereignty, political independence, and the rights of states to choose their political systems according to their constitutions and legislation. And its national laws.