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The End of Hegemony & Emergence of Multipolarity

Glenn’s Substack • 1119 implied HN points • 19 Sep 24
🌍 World Politics Hegemony International relations Geopolitics
  1. The US is no longer the dominant world power. There is a shift towards a multipolar world where multiple countries have influence.
  2. Western leaders struggle to imagine new ways of working in this multipolar world. They often want to cling to old ideas of Western dominance instead of adapting.
  3. Instead of trying to restore past power dynamics, the West should look for new opportunities that come with this change in global power.

'World becoming more multipolar', Western hegemony declining, admits European Central Bank

Geopolitical Economy Report • 757 implied HN points • 22 Apr 23
🌍 World Politics Geopolitics Hegemony Global South
  1. Western hegemony is declining as the world shifts towards a more multipolar geopolitical landscape.
  2. European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde acknowledged the rise of China and the decline of US dollar hegemony.
  3. The US dollar system has negatively impacted the Global South, undervaluing currencies and creating financial crises.

Powerful, but within the orbit of the empire

Global Inequality and More 3.0 • 724 implied HN points • 07 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics International relations Global order Hegemony Foreign Policy
  1. Subimperial powers have significant influence in their area while serving the imperial system.
  2. Australia exemplifies a subimperial power, aligning with the United States post-World War II.
  3. The global order includes subimperial, hegemonic, and vassal states, with economic incentives and strategic roles at play.

Deconstructing the Hegemony; Reconstructing the Pluriverse — II

Pluriversal Planet • 216 implied HN points • 06 Jan 24
🚌 Education Colonialism Hegemony Philanthropy Propaganda Global South
  1. Participatory democracy is a myth in a world dominated by Eurocentric and profit-centered ideologies.
  2. Hegemony and regeneration are conflicting philosophies, with efforts towards a pluriversal world being hindered by hidden hegemonic tactics.
  3. Tools of hegemony include philanthropy, propaganda, and education, which perpetuate control, maintain the status quo, and limit diverse perspectives.
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Our Civilizational Trajectory and the Dangers of a Single Story

Pluriversal Planet • 216 implied HN points • 30 Dec 23
🌍 World Politics Colonialism Hegemony Resistance Narratives Globalism
  1. The unfolding tragedy of Gaza reveals the interconnectedness of our past, present, and future civilizations.
  2. Colonialism manifests through genocide, ecocide, and epistemicide, supported by neoliberal capitalism.
  3. Emergent narratives from voices suppressed by the hegemony offer seeds of hope for a pluriversal future beyond homogeneity.

Cycles in Hegemony

America in Crisis • 99 implied HN points • 06 Apr 24
🌍 World Politics Hegemony
  1. Historically, shifts in world leadership have been linked to naval and economic power, with key nations projecting military and economic dominance as world leaders.
  2. The transition between world leaders often involves periods of Global War, where challenges are made to the existing world order, ultimately leading to a new world leader emerging.
  3. The Leadership Cycle theory suggests a pattern of phases including Global War, World Power, Delegitimation, and Deconcentration, following a cyclical pattern of rising and falling hegemons.

Nicaragua's President Ortega: US/EU waging war to stop multipolar world

Geopolitical Economy Report • 318 implied HN points • 25 Jul 22
🌍 World Politics Geopolitics Global Alliances Hegemony History
  1. Nicaragua's President Ortega accuses US and EU of waging wars to block a multipolar world.
  2. Ortega quotes Che Guevara, stating that imperialism is untrustworthy and dialogues with Washington are like dealing with the devil.
  3. Ortega emphasizes the historical context of imperialism, highlighting the oppressive and violent behaviors of the US and European powers.

The End of American Hegemony

America in Crisis • 19 implied HN points • 14 Oct 23
🌍 World Politics Hegemony International Conflict Alliances Foreign Policy
  1. American hegemony is facing internal conflicts and challenges, with declining ability to deter global conflicts.
  2. The concept of a potential future Global War involving major powers suggests the US may surrender hegemony without a strong fight due to divergent interests among American elites.
  3. Considering the changing dynamics globally, it might be in the US's interest to strategically withdraw from certain regions and relinquish hegemonic power in a controlled manner.

Philosophy of Praxis

Black Lodges • 0 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
📖 Philosophy Ideology Hegemony Intellectuals
  1. The post discusses Gramsci's concepts of Ideology, Hegemony, and Organic Intellectuals.
  2. Gramsci's work is considered foundational for understanding power and challenging existing power structures.
  3. The content emphasizes the practical application of intellectual theories to create change.

Will hegemonic war end the American crisis?

America in Crisis • 0 implied HN points • 19 Apr 23
🌍 World Politics International relations Hegemony Conflict Military Strategy
  1. The analysis suggests a potential Civil War II may loom if significant moves don't happen by 2040 to prevent the political defeat of the 'Red' faction.
  2. Large-scale war, like a conflict with China, could challenge the current neoliberal order and require a shift in economic priorities, potentially leading to the end of inflation control via financial flows.
  3. The interplay between hegemonic powers and the potential for a global war phase could force American elites to choose between pursuing hegemony or maintaining the neoliberal order, with significant implications for the future.