Power, Legitimacy, and World Order: Changing Contours of Preconditions and Perspectives

This book explores the reasons for the decline of international cooperation in world politics and offers ways to restore legitimacy in the international order. It examines power shifts, the decline of liberalism, demands for inclusive international architectures, and challenges to multilateralism. It also investigates the impact of the post-COVID-19 world order on the nature of power and changes in normative concerns of security. The book interrogates political legitimacy through an area studies lens, examining the concept separately in the USA, Europe, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Latin America, and Africa.

Format: Hardback
Length: 236 pages
Publication date: 03 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the complex factors contributing to the decline of international cooperation in world politics and explores innovative strategies to restore legitimacy in the international order. It engages with the concept of legitimacy in international relations theories and practices, examining the discussions surrounding power shifts, the decline of liberalism, demands for inclusive international architectures, and challenges to multilateralism. Additionally, it explores the impact of the post-COVID-19 world order on the nature of power in the international system and the shifts in normative concerns of security. Through an area studies lens, the volume also interrogates political legitimacy by examining the concept separately in the USA, Europe, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Latin America, and Africa.

Written by esteemed scholars, this book offers valuable insights for students and researchers of modern history, political science, and international relations. It is also a valuable resource for think tanks and policy-making bodies engaged in international affairs and foreign policy. By examining the multifaceted challenges and opportunities facing the global community, this book provides a roadmap for rebuilding trust and fostering cooperation on a global scale.

The decline of international cooperation in world politics is a pressing concern that requires a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach. This book offers a valuable contribution to the ongoing discourse by exploring the various factors contributing to the decline and proposing innovative solutions to restore legitimacy in the international order. Its insights will be of great interest to scholars, policymakers, and anyone passionate about promoting a more peaceful and prosperous world.

Weight: 498g
Dimension: 163 x 241 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032268507