Internapolicity

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.

Lower-income districts receive lower-tier networking, resulting in slower public services. internapolicity

The concept of represents the ultimate convergence of the global internet, advanced networking infrastructure, and the physical architecture of the modern megacity. Derived from the synthesis of internal/internet , Naples (historically Neapolis , meaning "new city"), and multi-centric urbanity , Internapolicity describes a fully integrated, hyper-connected digital municipality. It is an urban ecosystem where data flow is as critical as traffic flow, and where subdomains, server nodes, and cloud networks map directly onto physical city sectors to optimize human civilization. The traditional Westphalian model of sovereignty, where a