The United States' Residual Hegemony: A Complex-Gramscian Examination

This book explores how the USA has maintained hegemony through the Obama, Trump, and Biden administrations' responses to global crises, combining a Gramscian framework with complexity theory. It reveals challenges to US hegemony from emerging actors, transnational flows, and a combative domestic political climate.

Format: Hardback
Length: 252 pages
Publication date: 16 June 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the examination of the United States' hegemony by exploring the responses of the Obama, Trump, and Biden administrations to significant global crises. By integrating a Gramscian framework with the core principles of complexity theory, the author offers a thorough analysis of the systemic crisis plaguing the hegemonic order of the United States in security, environmental, and economic domains. Through the analysis of key case studies, the author uncovers the challenges faced by the hegemonic responses of the US, including the rise of emerging state and non-state actors, the intricate transnational flows across borders, and the contentious domestic political climate that undermined its role in multilateral institutions. This book appeals to a wide audience, including general readers, scholars, and students interested in US foreign policy, global politics, and Gramscian theory.

The United States has long held a dominant position in the global arena, exerting influence and power on a worldwide scale. However, the recent past has seen a shift in the balance of power, with emerging economies and non-state actors challenging the US's hegemony. This book explores the responses of the Obama, Trump, and Biden administrations to major global crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and the climate crisis.

Through a combination of a Gramscian framework and complexity theory, the author provides a comprehensive account of the systemic crisis of the hegemonic order of the United States in security, environmental, and economic issue-areas. The book argues that the hegemonic responses of the US were confronted by overt challenges, including the rise of emerging state and non-state actors, the intricate transnational flows across borders, and the contentious domestic political climate that undermined its role in multilateral institutions.

One of the key findings of the book is that the hegemonic responses of the US were often fragmented and inconsistent, failing to address the root causes of the crises. For example, in the case of the COVID-19 pandemic, the US initially responded with a focus on containment and mitigation, but later shifted its approach to a more vaccine-centric strategy. This fragmented approach led to confusion and uncertainty among the public and undermined the US's credibility as a global leader.

Similarly, in the case of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the US initially provided diplomatic and economic support to Ukraine, but later withdrew its support and imposed sanctions on Russia. This inconsistent approach failed to deter Russia from its aggressive actions and further weakened the US's position in the international community.

Another challenge faced by the US is the rise of non-state actors, such as terrorist organizations and multinational corporations, that operate beyond the traditional boundaries of state power. These actors have the ability to challenge the US's hegemony by exploiting vulnerabilities in the global system and using innovative technologies to propagate their messages and influence.

To address these challenges, the book proposes a new approach to US foreign policy that emphasizes collaboration, multilateralism, and sustainable development. The author argues that the US should work with other countries to address global crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, by sharing resources and expertise and promoting international cooperation. Similarly, in the case of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the US should work with its European allies to promote peace and stability in the region and to hold Russia accountable for its actions.

In conclusion, this book provides a valuable insight into the challenges facing the US's hegemony and the need for a new approach to foreign policy. By integrating a Gramscian framework with complexity theory, the author offers a comprehensive account of the systemic crisis plag provide a valuable insight into the challenges facing the US's hegemony and the need for a new approach to foreign policy. By integrating a Gramscian framework with complexity theory, the author offers a comprehensive account of the systemic crisis plaguing the hegemonic order of the United States in security, environmental, and economic domains. Through the analysis of key case studies, the author uncovers the challenges faced by the hegemonic responses of the US, including the rise to emerging state and non-state actors, the intricate transnational flows across borders, and the contentious domestic political climate that undermined its role in multilateral institutions. This book appeals to a wide audience, including general readers, scholars, and students interested in US foreign policy, global politics, and Gramscian theory.

Weight: 650g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032262215