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Since Internapolicity is not a standard term in mainstream political science or sociology, this paper defines it operationally. It synthesizes internality (internal dynamics), policy (governance), and polity (organized society) to describe the emergent regulatory framework within digital platforms, transnational networks, and fragmented governance systems. Internapolicity: The Emergent Governance of Hybrid Digital-Physical Spheres Author: [Institutional Affiliation] Date: April 14, 2026 Abstract 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 Internapolicity —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.

Algorithmic norm-setting often lacks explainability. A user whose wallet is frozen may never receive a specific policy citation—only a message: “activity inconsistent with our terms.” internapolicity

Internapolicity, digital governance, platform sovereignty, algorithmic policy, hybrid jurisdiction. 1. Introduction In 2023, a social media platform permanently suspended a political candidate’s account for incitement. No state court ordered the suspension. No treaty governed it. The decision was made by an internal policy team guided by community standards, enforced by code, and reviewed by a quasi-judicial board funded by the corporation itself. This event—repeated thousands of times daily—reveals a profound transformation: the rise of internapolicity . Since Internapolicity is not a standard term in