Post-Western World

How Emerging Powers Are Remaking Global Order

Oliver Stuenkel

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Polity Press
26 August 2016

Politics & government; International relations

With the United States superpower status rivalled by a rising China and emerging powers like India and Brazil playing a growing role in international affairs, the global balance of power is shifting. But what does this mean for the future of the international order? Will China dominate the 21st Century? Will the so-called BRICS prove to be a disruptive force in global affairs? Are we headed towards a world marked by frequent strife, or will the end of Western dominance make the world more peaceful?

In this provocative new book, Oliver Stuenkel argues that our understanding of global order and predictions about its future are limited because we seek to imagine the post-Western world from a parochial Western-centric perspective. Such a view is increasingly inadequate in a world where a billions of people regard Western rule as a temporary aberration, and the rise of Asia as a return to normalcy. In reality, China and other rising powers that elude the simplistic extremes of either confronting or joining existing order are quietly building a "parallel order" which complements today s international institutions and increases rising powers' autonomy.

Combining accessibility with expert sensitivity to the complexities of the global shift of power, Stuenkel s vision of a post-Western world will be core reading for students and scholars of contemporary international affairs, as well as anyone interested in the future of global politics.

By: Oliver Stuenkel
Imprint: Polity Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 213mm, Width: 137mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 354g
ISBN: 9781509504572
ISBN 10: 1509504575
Pages: 180
Publication Date: 26 August 2016
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

* The rise of the West and the birth of Western-centrism * The rise of the rest, hard power and asymmetric bipolarity * The rise of the rest and the future of soft power * The parallel order: Finance, Trade and Investment * The parallel order: Security, Diplomacy and Infrastructure * Post-Western order, liberalism and the battle for privilege

Oliver Stuenkel is an Assistant Professor of International Relations at the Getulio Vargas Foundation (FGV) in Sao Paulo, where he coordinates the Sao Paulo branch of the School of History and Social Science (CPDOC) and the executive program in International Relations. He is also a non-resident Fellow at the Global Public Policy Institute (GPPi) in Berlin and a member of the Carnegie Rising Democracies Network. His popular and influential blog postwesternworld.com explores how emerging powers are changing the world.

Reviews for Post-Western World: How Emerging Powers Are Remaking Global Order

"""A fascinating interpretation of our understanding of politics and global affairs, which demonstrates the evolving nature of power today. Oliver Stuenkel presents a compelling argument - not just about the ""Rise of the Rest"", but also the overlooked power and influence of the non-Western world. Highly engaging and instructive."" Dr Shashi Tharoor, India’s Minister of State for External Affairs (2009-10) ""Oliver Stuenkel is one of the best new voices in the field of international politics. In Post-Western World, he explores the primary challenges of the global order and critiques the parochial, Eurocentric vision which conforms to international power structures. This book is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand what a multipolar world order would look like and how it might be effectively realized."" Celso Amorim, Brazil’s Minister of External Relations (1993-5, 2003-11) and Minister of Defence (2011-15) ""This book is particularly important given the current situation in world politics"" Russia Direct ""A valuable and appreciable tool to understand the perception that the non-Western world has of itself and of the West, and, particularly, a useful guide for the West to not overestimate itself and underestimate the rest."" Global Policy Journal ""Post-Western World is part of a growing canon of books describing the growing role and power of emerging powers, including the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa), in global governance."" IDS"