Internapolicity !free!

The traditional Westphalian model of sovereignty, where a single state exerts exclusive policy authority over a defined territory, is increasingly inadequate for describing contemporary governance. This paper introduces the concept of —a portmanteau of internal , policy , and polity —to describe a new mode of regulation where policy is generated internally within non-state entities (e.g., digital platforms, transnational corporations, algorithmic systems) yet produces external, binding effects on physical populations. We argue that Internapolicity manifests through three core mechanisms: algorithmic norm-setting, contractual citizenship, and jurisdictional layering. Using case studies from content moderation (Facebook’s Oversight Board), decentralized finance (DeFi protocols), and smart city infrastructure, this paper demonstrates that Internapolicity is not a failure of state law but a parallel system of co-governance. We conclude by proposing a research agenda for democratic accountability within internapolitan systems.

: Data processing centers located at the extreme boundaries of the city, handling automated transit systems and logistics yards without relying on central server feedback. Network Protocol Integration internapolicity