This article examines the ways in which current processes of globalization undermine the sovereignty of the nation-state. Within this context, four types of sovereignty are analyzed (interdependence, internal, Westphalian and legal-international). It is concluded that new processes and actors generated by globalization have yet to affect all types of sovereignty in a determínate fashion, while they have alsofaüed to créate new structures capable ofreplacing the state. According to the author, both sovereignty and the nation-state have confronted more serious threats throughout history than those being faced at present, with which the article concludes that prognoses concerning the death of the nation-state in the current international system may well be mistaken.

nation-state --- sovereignty --- autonomy --- international system.

This article examines the principal characteristics of Colombian foreign policy during the administration of Andrés Pastrana. A series of general tendencies in the country 's international relations are highlighted with the goal of situating the postures adopted during the period under study. The author's analysis focuses on the implications of Colombia 's domestic crisis for its foreign policy strategies towards distinct regions of the world. lt is concluded that the emphasis placed upon the country's bilateral relations with the United States has impeded the strengthening of ties with other countries, as well as the creation ofmore positive approaches to the múltiple problems that Colombia faces at present.

Colombian foreign policy --- Colombia-U.S. bilateral relations --- Plan Colombia/ Pastrana administration.