Non-Western Nations and the Liberal International Order: Responding to the Backlash in the West

Non-Western nations are responding to the backlash against the global spread of liberalism with three kinds of responses: illiberal bandwagoning, counter-backlash, and thirdway charting. These responses have significant consequences for the fate of the existing liberal international order, either accelerating its collapse or putting the brakes on it.

Format: Hardback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 30 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The growing influence of non-Western nations in global affairs has sparked a significant backlash in the West against the global spread of liberalism. This backlash encompasses opposition to free trade, multilateral institutions, and liberal-democratic politics. In response to this, Hiro Katsumata and Hiroki Kusano delve into the diverse reactions observed in countries such as Egypt, Brazil, Japan, ASEAN members, Russia, and China. These nations have adopted three distinct approaches: illiberal bandwagoning, counter-backlash, and thirdway charting. These responses hold profound implications for the future of the existing liberal international order, which was established and sustained by Western countries after World War II. They can either accelerate the collapse of this order by inflicting further damage upon it or provide support to mitigate its decline. This book is an essential resource for scholars and researchers in the fields of International Relations and Comparative Politics, offering valuable insights into the complex dynamics shaping the global political landscape.

The growing influence of non-Western nations in global affairs has sparked a significant backlash in the West against the global spread of liberalism. This backlash encompasses opposition to free trade, multilateral institutions, and liberal-democratic politics. In response to this, Hiro Katsumata and Hiroki Kusano delve into the diverse reactions observed in countries such as Egypt, Brazil, Japan, ASEAN members, Russia, and China. These nations have adopted three distinct approaches: illiberal bandwagoning, counter-backlash, and thirdway charting. These responses hold profound implications for the future of the existing liberal international order, which was established and sustained by Western countries after World War II. They can either accelerate the collapse of this order by inflicting further damage upon it or provide support to mitigate its decline. This book is an essential resource for scholars and researchers in the fields of International Relations and Comparative Politics, offering valuable insights into the complex dynamics shaping the global political landscape.

Weight: 378g
Dimension: 161 x 242 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032160047