Decline of the Western-Centric World and the Emerging New Global Order: Contending Views

The Western liberal democratic world order is facing challenges due to populists and nationalists gaining power,the momentum of democratization slowing down,and economic stagnation,political polarization,social inequality,and migrant crises. The book explores these developments and their consequences for the world order,including the potential for more conflict,disorder,and chaos. It also assesses the sustainability of the economic rise of China and other non-Western actors,the capacity of Western liberal democratic orders for resilience,and the outlook for the future.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 25 November 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Western liberal democratic world order, which appeared to triumph following the collapse of communism, is now showing signs of fragility as populists and nationalists gain power in the United States, Europe, and other regions. The momentum of democratization in developing countries has slowed down, and Western liberal establishments are struggling to address economic stagnation, political polarization, social inequality, and migrant crises. Additionally, there is a shift of economic power from the West towards Asia.

This book delves into these critical developments and their implications for the global order. It examines the extent to which the loss of the West's dominance in the world order, coupled with the relative decline of US power and its abdication of its global leadership role, will lead to increased conflict, disorder, and chaos. It also explores the potential of non-Western actors, such as China, India, and the Muslim world, to establish visionary policy initiatives that reconfigure the paths and rules of economic integration and globalization, as well as the mechanisms of global governance.

The book also assesses the sustainability of the economic rise of China and other non-Western actors, examines the resilience of Western liberal democratic orders, and discusses the outlook for the future. While the book acknowledges the challenges facing the world order, it also highlights the potential for positive change and transformation.

In conclusion, this book provides a comprehensive analysis of the current state and future prospects of the Western liberal democratic world order. It sheds light on the challenges and opportunities facing the world, and offers insights into the actions that can be taken to promote stability, prosperity, and peace in a rapidly changing global landscape.

Weight: 618g
Dimension: 156 x 236 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367540272