Caribbean Development in the New Multipolar World Order

This book explores critical development alternatives for CARICOM states in a post-neoliberal, new multipolar world order. It argues that the Caribbean region has real economic and political options for development, drawing inspiration from countries like China and Russia. It aims to reconcile resource use and endowment, reduce inequalities, and appeal to scholars of sociology and development studies.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 216 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

In a rapidly changing global landscape, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) faces significant challenges in adapting to a post-neoliberal, new multipolar world order. This book delves into critical development alternatives for these states, considering the interplay of competition and cooperation among the United States, the European Union, China, and Russia for natural resources and markets.

Traditionally, neoliberal globalization has imposed a narrow framework of Western-style free-market capitalism and liberal democracy on the Caribbean region. However, as the world order undergoes a seismic shift, the author argues that the Caribbean Community states now possess genuine opportunities for alternative development paths. By examining the rise of countries like China and Russia, the book seeks to explore how the Caribbean Community states can adopt similar features and strategies to achieve their own economic success.

One key aspect of this exploration is the need for reconciliation between resource use and endowment, as well as the reduction of inequalities. The book proposes measures that can foster sustainable development, including promoting renewable energy sources, implementing inclusive economic policies, and investing in education and healthcare. These initiatives aim to address the region's social and economic challenges while promoting inclusive growth and sustainable development.

This book is of immense interest to scholars and researchers in the fields of sociology and development studies, particularly those with a focus on the Caribbean region and global order. It offers valuable insights into the complex dynamics of power, cooperation, and development in a rapidly evolving world, and provides a roadmap for the Caribbean Community states to navigate the challenges and opportunities of the post-neoliberal era.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367552046