For centuries, "nation" and "state" were inseparable. You needed physical territory to have a nation. But what if that is no longer true?

Nirbhay Handa, CEO of Multipolitan, argues that we are witnessing the "unbundling" of sovereignty. He draws a critical distinction between a Nation State (defined by borders and politics) and a Nation (defined by shared values and community).

Through the "Nation as a Service" model, countries like Estonia and Palau are allowing users to "log in" to their legal and commercial infrastructure without ever setting foot on their soil.

We dive into the Digital State Project to explore how this shift is creating a new class of "Multipolitans", location-independent entrepreneurs who treat jurisdictions like products.

We also distinguish the vital difference between E-Residency (subscribing to corporate laws) and Golden Visas (buying physical entry), and explore why the world is splitting into "Legacy Titans" (New York, London) and "Builder Cities" (Singapore, Dubai), and where Malaysia’s Network School fits in.

Produced by: Roshan Kanesan

Presented by: Roshan Kanesan

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Categories:  international,  government,  technology

Tags:  nation as a service,  e-residency,  golden visa,  digital nomads,  smart cities,  govtech,