Lastly, Austin’s view that the State is externally independent of all other like organizations is also attacked by internationalist writers. Modem age is one of interdependence and co-operation among States and countries. The idea of national sovereignty and independence on which the nation States were organized since the end of the Middle Ages, is both outdated and dangerous in the modem age. Not national self-interest, but the well¬being of all nations is the basis of modern life, science and industry. The full utilisation of the world’s resources demands co-operation among the nation-States. Hence, instead of Austinian notion of independent sovereignty, we need theory of interdependence of the States. The real unit of allegiance, as Laski says, is the world, and not the nation-State. Conclusion:<\/p>