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Author-Name: Octavian-Alexandru-Ștefan Broșteanu
Author-Email: octavian.brosteanu@gmail.com
Author-Workplace-Name: National University of Political Studies and Public Administration
Title: Noua ordine mondială în contextul difuziei puterii – între ierarhie și dezordine
Abstract: The concept of global order has long constituted a central analytical framework
within the field of international relations, traditionally grounded in realist assumptions
emphasizing hierarchy, power maximization, and competition within an anarchic
international system. During the Cold War and the subsequent unipolar moment, global
politics was structured around the existence of a dominant hegemon, which provided
relative stability and predictability. However, contemporary international dynamics are
increasingly shaped by the diffusion of power, both among states and between state and
non-state actors, challenging the classical understanding of hierarchical global order.
This article examines the structural implications of power diffusion for the
configuration and functioning of the international system. It argues that the
redistribution of power away from traditional centers toward emerging states and
non-state actors erodes the foundations of hegemonic stability and contributes to the
emergence of a more fragmented, fluid, and complex global order. The analysis is
structured around two main dimensions: first, the transformation of state power, with a
focus on the declining hegemonic capacity of the United States of America and the systemic
constraints faced by emerging powers such as China, India, Russia, and the European
Union; second, the expanding influence of non-state actors, including multinational
corporations, non-governmental organizations, cyber-activists, terrorist networks, and
private military companies.
By integrating these dimensions into a broader analytical framework, the article
explores the evolving paradigms of polarity shaping contemporary international
relations, assessing whether the emerging order can be best described as unipolar,
multipolar, non-polar, or hybrid. Ultimately, it contends that the diffusion of power does
not necessarily lead to systemic chaos, but rather to a reconfiguration of authority,
governance, and cooperation mechanisms, wherein interdependence and transnational
challenges increasingly condition global stability.
Classification-JEL: F51, F52, D74
Keywords: global order, power diffusion, polarity, hegemony, non-state actors, international system
Journal: Intelligence și cultura de securitate
Pages: 41-58
Volume: 4
Issue: 1
Year: 2025
File-URL: https://www.animv.ro/RePEc/mvn/incsec/ICS_1_2025_4_41-58.pdf
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