National Perspectives on a Multipolar Order: Interrogating the Global Power Transition

The global distribution of power is changing, with new powers and the decline of US dominance. This book explores how the concept of a multipolar order is being used for different purposes in different national contexts, providing insight into the use and abuse of a widely employed but rarely explored concept.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 232 pages
\n Publication date: 26 October 2021
\n Publisher: Manchester University Press
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The global distribution of power is undergoing a significant shift, presenting us with a complex and multifaceted moment of transition. As new powers emerge and the United States' once unchallenged dominance in world politics begins to wane, a prevailing notion emerges that a new multipolar order is taking shape. However, the concept of multipolarity encompasses a wide range of interpretations, from describing the current distribution of power to predicting the likely shape of a future global order and even prescribing how power should be distributed within the international system.

To navigate this complex landscape, a global perspective is essential. This book aims to shed light on the diverse ways in which the concept of a multipolar order is being employed across different national contexts. Drawing on the expertise of a panel of esteemed scholars, it delves into contemporary debates and analyzes the use and misuse of this widely employed but often overlooked concept.

In the first chapter, the book explores the historical roots of the multipolar order concept and examines how it has evolved over time. It explores the various theories and frameworks that have shaped our understanding of power distribution, from the traditional realist perspective to the more recent constructivist approach. The chapter also highlights the challenges and limitations of these theories and frameworks, emphasizing the need for a more nuanced and comprehensive understanding of power dynamics in the contemporary world.

The second chapter delves into the contemporary debates surrounding multipolarity. It examines the rise of new powers, such as China, India, and Brazil, and their impact on the global political landscape. The chapter also explores the challenges and opportunities presented by these emerging powers, including their potential to challenge the established order and contribute to the development of a more equitable and sustainable global system.

The third chapter examines the role of established powers, such as the United States, Europe, and Japan, in the changing global order. It explores the challenges and opportunities these powers face in the context of a multipolar world, including their efforts to maintain their influence and adapt to the changing dynamics of power distribution. The chapter also examines the potential for cooperation and conflict between established powers and emerging powers.

The fourth chapter explores the implications of multipolarity for international relations and security. It examines the potential for increased competition and conflict between powers, as well as the opportunities for cooperation and collaboration. The chapter also explores the role

The global distribution of power is changing. But how should we make sense of this moment of transition? With the rise of new powers and the decline of seemingly unchallenged US dominance in world politics,a conventional wisdom is gaining ground that a new multipolar order is taking shape. Yet multipolarity – an order with multiple centres of power – is variously used as a description of the current distribution of power,of the likely shape of a future global order,or even as a prescription for how power ‘should be distributed in the international system. To understand the power of the different – and sometimes competing – narratives on offer today about the changing global order,a global perspective is necessary. This book explores how the concept of a multipolar order is being used for different purposes in different national contexts. From rising powers to established powers,contemporary debates are analyzed by a set of leading scholars to provide in-depth insight into the use and abuse of a widely employed but rarely explored concept.
The global distribution of power is undergoing a significant shift, presenting us with a complex and multifaceted moment of transition. As new powers emerge and the United States' once unchallenged dominance in world politics begins to wane, a prevailing notion emerges that a new multipolar order is taking shape. However, the concept of multipolarity encompasses a wide range of interpretations, from describing the current distribution of power to predicting the likely shape of a future global order and even prescribing how power should be distributed within the international system.

To navigate this complex landscape, a global perspective is essential. This book aims to shed light on the diverse ways in which the concept of a multipolar order is being employed across different national contexts. Drawing on the expertise of a panel of esteemed scholars, it delves into contemporary debates and analyzes the use and misuse of this widely employed but often overlooked concept.

In the first chapter, the book explores the historical roots. Roots of the multipolar order concept and examines how it has evolved over time. It explores the various theories and frameworks that have shaped our understanding of power distribution, from the traditional realist perspective to the more recent constructivist approach. The chapter also highlights the challenges and limitations of these theories and frameworks, emphasizing the need for a more nuanced and comprehensive understanding of power dynamics in the contemporary world.

The second chapter delves into the contemporary debates surrounding multipolarity. It examines the rise. The rise of new powers, such as China, India, and Brazil, and their impact on the global political landscape. The chapter also explores the challenges and opportunities presented by these emerging powers, including their potential to challenge the established order and contribute to the development of a more equitable and sustainable global system.

The third chapter examines the role of established powers. Powers, such as the United States, Europe, and Japan, in the changing global order. It explores the challenges and opportunities these powers face in the context of a multipolar world, including their efforts to maintain their influence and adapt to the changing dynamics of power distribution. The chapter also examines the potential for cooperation and conflict between established powers and emerging powers.

The fourth chapter explores the implications of multipolarity for international relations and security. It examines the potential for increased competition and conflict between powers, as well as the opportunities for cooperation and collaboration. The chapter also explores the potential for cooperation and conflict between established powers and emerging powers.

The fifth chapter explores the challenges and opportunities for the United States in a multipolar world. It examines the potential for the United States to maintain its leadership position and influence in the global system, as well as the challenges and opportunities presented by the rise. The chapter also examines the potential for the United States to work with other powers to shape the future of the global order.

The sixth chapter explores the implications of multipolarity for the European Union. It examines the potential for the European Union to maintain its leadership position and influence in the global system, as well as the challenges and opportunities presented by the changing global order. The chapter also examines the potential for the European Union to work with other powers to shape the future of the global order.

The seventh chapter explores the implications of multipolarity for China. It examines the potential for China to maintain its leadership position and influence in the global system, as well as the challenges and opportunities presented by the changing global order. The chapter also examines the potential for China to work with other powers to shape the future of the global order.

The eighth chapter explores the implications of multipolarity for India. It examines the potential for India to maintain its leadership position and influence in the global system, as well as the challenges and opportunities presented by the changing global order. The chapter also examines the potential for India to work with other powers to shape the future of the global order.

The ninth chapter explores the implications of multipolarity for Brazil. It examines the potential for Brazil to maintain its leadership position and influence in the global system, as well as the challenges and opportunities presented by the changing global order. The chapter also examines the potential for Brazil to work with other powers to shape the future of the global order.

The tenth chapter explores the implications of multipolarity for Africa. It examines the potential for Africa to maintain its leadership position and influence in the global system, as well as the challenges and opportunities presented by the changing global order. The chapter also examines the potential for Africa to work with other powers to shape the future of the global order.

The eleventh chapter explores the implications of multipolarity. The implications of multipolarity for the Middle East. It examines the potential for the Middle East to maintain its leadership position and influence in the global system, as well as the challenges and opportunities presented by the changing global order. The chapter also examines the potential for the Middle East to work with other powers.

The twelfth chapter explores the implications of multipolarity for South Asia. It examines the potential for South Asia to maintain its leadership position and influence in the global system, as well as the challenges and opportunities presented by the changing global order. The chapter also examines the potential for South Asia to work with other powers to shape the future of the global order.

The thirteenth chapter explores the implications of multipolarity for East Asia. It examines the potential for East Asia to maintain its leadership position and influence in the global system, as well as the challenges and opportunities presented by the changing global order. The chapter also examines the potential for East Asia to work with other powers to shape the future of the global order.

The fourteenth chapter explores the implications of multipolarity for Latin America. It examines the potential for Latin America to maintain its leadership position and influence in the global system, as well as the challenges and opportunities presented by the changing global order. The chapter also examines the potential for Latin America to work with other powers to shape the future of the global order.
The global distribution of power is changing. But how should we make sense of this moment of transition? With the rise of new powers and the decline of seemingly unchallenged US dominance in world politics,a conventional wisdom is gaining ground that a new multipolar order is taking shape. Yet multipolarity – an order with multiple centres of power – is variously used as a description of the current distribution of power,of the likely shape of a future global order,or even as a prescription for how power ‘should be distributed in the international system. To understand the power of the different – and sometimes competing – narratives on offer today about the changing global order,a global perspective is necessary. This book explores how the concept of a multipolar order is being used for different purposes in different national contexts. From rising powers to established powers,contemporary debates are analyzed by a set of leading scholars to provide in-depth insight into the use and abuse of a widely employed but rarely explored concept.
The global distribution of power is undergoing a significant shift, presenting us with a complex and multifaceted moment of transition. As new powers emerge and the United States' once unchallenged dominance in world politics begins to wane, a prevailing notion emerges that a new multipolar order is taking shape. However, the concept of multipolarity encompasses a wide range of interpretations, from describing the current distribution of power to predicting the likely shape of a future global order and even prescribing how power should be distributed within the international system.

To navigate this complex landscape, a global perspective is essential. This book aims to shed light on the diverse ways in which the concept of a multipolar order is being employed across different national contexts. Drawing on the expertise of a panel of esteemed scholars, it delves into contemporary debates and analyzes the use and misuse of this widely employed but often overlooked concept.

In the first chapter, the book explores the historical roots

Roots of the multipolar order concept and examines how it has evolved over time. It explores the various theories and frameworks that have shaped our understanding of power distribution, from the traditional realist perspective to the more recent constructivist approach. The chapter also highlights the challenges and limitations of these theories and frameworks, emphasizing the need for a more nuanced and comprehensive understanding of power dynamics in the contemporary world.

The second chapter delves into the contemporary debates surrounding multipolarity. It examines the rise. The rise of new powers, such as China, India, and Brazil, and their impact on the global political landscape. The chapter also explores the challenges and opportunities presented by these emerging powers, including their potential to challenge the established order and contribute to the development of a more equitable and sustainable global system.

The third chapter examines the role of established powers, such as the United States, Europe, and Japan, in the changing global order. It explores the challenges and opportunities these powers face in the context of a multipolar world, including their efforts to maintain their influence and adapt to the changing dynamics of power distribution. The chapter also examines the potential for cooperation and conflict between established powers and emerging powers.

The fourth chapter explores the implications of multipolarity for international relations and security. It examines the potential for increased competition and conflict between powers, as well as the opportunities for cooperation and collaboration. The chapter also explores the potential for cooperation and conflict between established powers and emerging powers.

The fifth chapter explores the challenges and opportunities for the United States in a multipolar world. It examines the potential for the United States to maintain its leadership position and influence in the global system, as well as the challenges and opportunities presented by the changing global order. The chapter also examines the potential for the United States to work with other powers to shape the future of the global order.

The sixth chapter explores the implications of multipolarity for the European Union. It examines the potential for the European Union to maintain its leadership position and influence in the global system, as well as the challenges and opportunities presented by the changing global order. The chapter also examines the potential for the European Union to work with other powers to shape the future of the global order.

The seventh chapter explores the implications of multipolarity for China. It examines the potential for China to maintain its leadership position and influence in the global system, as well as the challenges and opportunities presented by the changing global order. The chapter also examines the potential for China to work with other powers to shape the future of the global order.

The eighth chapter explores the implications of multipolarity for India. It examines the potential for India to maintain its leadership position and influence in the global system, as well as the challenges and opportunities presented by the changing global order. The chapter also examines the potential for India to work with other powers to shape the future of the global order.

The ninth chapter explores the implications of multipolarity for Brazil. It examines the potential for Brazil to maintain its leadership position and influence in the global system, as well as the challenges and opportunities presented by the changing global order. The chapter also examines the potential for Brazil to work with other powers to shape the future of the global order.

The tenth chapter explores the implications of multipolarity for Africa. It examines the potential for Africa to maintain its leadership position and influence in the global system, as well as the challenges and opportunities presented by the changing global order. The chapter also examines the potential for Africa to work with other powers to shape the future of the global order.

The eleventh chapter explores the implications of multipolarity. The implications of multipolarity for the Middle East. It examines the potential for the Middle East to maintain its leadership position and influence in the global system, as well as the challenges and opportunities presented by the changing global order. The chapter also examines the potential for the Middle East to work with other powers.

The twelfth chapter explores the implications of multipolarity for South Asia. It examines the potential for South Asia to maintain its leadership position and influence in the global system, as well as the challenges and opportunities presented by the changing global order. The chapter also examines the potential for South Asia to work with other powers to shape the future of the global order.

The thirteenth chapter explores the implications of multipolarity for East Asia. It examines the potential for East Asia to maintain its leadership position and influence in the global system, as well as the challenges and opportunities presented by the changing global order. The chapter also examines the potential for East Asia to work with other powers to shape the future of the global order.

The fourteenth chapter explores the implications of multipolarity for Latin America. It examines the potential for Latin America to maintain its leadership position and influence in the global system, as well as the challenges and opportunities presented by the changing global order. The chapter also examines the potential for Latin America to work with other powers to shape the future of the global order.

\n Weight: 496g\n
Dimension: 163 x 242 x 20 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781526159373\n \n