Territorial Disputes in the Americas blog series. Post 25: Núñez’s frameworks and quantum entanglement

 

Núñez’s frameworks and quantum entanglement

An integration of Dr Jorge Emilio Núñez’s frameworks from “Sovereignty Conflicts and International Law and Politics: A Distributive Justice Issue” (2017) and “Cosmopolitanism, State Sovereignty and International Law and Politics: A Theory” (2023) with the concept of quantum entanglement would imply:

Núñez’s Theoretical Frameworks:

• 2017 Framework (Egalitarian Shared Sovereignty):
  • Núñez proposes that sovereignty conflicts might be resolved through a model of “egalitarian shared sovereignty,” where sovereignty is not a zero-sum game but can be shared in a way that ensures distributive justice. This model challenges traditional notions of exclusive state sovereignty, advocating for arrangements that consider fairness and equity.
• 2023 Framework (Cosmopolitanism and Sovereignty):
• In this work, Núñez explores the interplay between cosmopolitanism and state sovereignty, introducing the concept of a “pluralism of pluralisms.” He argues for a “multidimensional approach” to sovereignty, where different forms of pluralisms including realms like the rational, empirical, axiological operate across various agents that play different roles in various contexts, suggesting that state sovereignty and global citizenship can coexist and even enhance each other.

Quantum Entanglement and Sovereignty:

1. Entangled Sovereignty:
   • Like quantum particles that are entangled, sovereignty from the Núñez 2017 and 2023 perspectives can be seen as inherently linked across different dimensions and actors. In this metaphor, the sovereignty of one state or the rights of individuals within a cosmopolitan framework are not independent but are part of a broader, entangled system where changes in one part affect the whole.
   • This could mean that when one state asserts its sovereignty, it simultaneously impacts the cosmopolitan ideals of universal rights, and vice versa, pushing for solutions where sovereignty is shared or balanced in a way that respects this interconnectedness.
2. Distributive Justice in a Quantum Context:
   • Quantum entanglement suggests that the state of one particle cannot be described without considering its entangled partner. Similarly, distributive justice in sovereignty conflicts (from the 2017 framework) could be reimagined where the justice for one actor is intrinsically tied to that of others in an entangled system. The equitable distribution of sovereignty or rights would, therefore, require a holistic view, acknowledging that fairness in one context influences fairness in another.
3. Multidimensional Sovereignty and Quantum Superposition:
   • Núñez’s 2023 concept of “pluralism of pluralisms” can be likened to quantum superposition, where sovereignty exists in multiple potential states until interaction or “measurement” forces a singular outcome. This might imply that sovereignty disputes should be approached with an understanding that they can exist in multiple forms (exclusive, shared, cosmopolitan) until a resolution is needed, much like particles remain in superposition until observed.
4. Cosmopolitanism as an Entangled State:
   • The cosmopolitan vision from 2023 could be seen as an entangled state where individual rights, state sovereignty, and international law are intertwined. In this entangled state, the actions or policies of one state or entity would have immediate implications for others, promoting a global justice system where sovereignty is not just about borders but about interconnected responsibilities and rights.
5. Policy and Diplomacy in an Entangled World:
   • Diplomacy might then take on a quantum-like perspective, where the focus is not only on immediate outcomes but on how diplomatic moves resonate through this entangled network, influencing sovereignty, rights, and justice across different levels and dimensions.

This speculative integration suggests that sovereignty conflicts could benefit from a paradigm where traditional notions are expanded by understanding the complexity and interdependence akin to quantum mechanics. Brevitatis causa, solutions might not just aim to divide or assert sovereignty but to find states of balance and justice that acknowledge the entanglement of human rights, state claims, and global ethics.

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