... feels entitled to a leading role, Americans feel challenged in their self perceived providential entitlement to be a “beacon for humanity”.
About the author:
Alfredo Toro Hardy is a Venezuelan retired diplomat, scholar and author. He has a PhD on International Relations and several master and postgraduate degrees. Before retiring from the Venezuelan Foreign Service, he was one of his country’s most senior career diplomats, having served as Ambassador to the United States, the United Kingdom,...
... elucidated by Professor Graham Allison in his articles, talks and famous book
Destined for War: Can America and China Escape Thucydides’ Trap
. So, what exactly is this Thucydides ’trap?
Igor Ivanov:
The Belt and Road Initiative: Towards a New World Order
The phrase originates from the ancient Greek historian Thucydides who had observed that the Peloponnesian war (431BC-404BC) was caused by the growth of Athens, the rising power, and the corresponding fear of Sparta, the ruling power. Currently,...
... The country’s global weight is highly contingent on its ability to solve internal social and economic problems. In other words, Russia’s success in the international arena does not guarantee its socio-economic development.
Ivan Timofeev:
World Order Or World Anarchy? A Look at
the Modern System of International Relations
The Ukrainian crisis illustrates the situation. Russia took a tough stance, acting ahead of the curve, asserting itself as a world power with a view to be reckoned with. It is now clear that Russia is unlikely to deviate from ...
... Affairs Sergey Lavrov are both expected to make speeches at the event.
In the run-up to the Valdai Discussion Club meeting, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) has published a report by RIAC Programme Director Ivan Timofeev entitled “
World Order or World Anarchy: A Look at the Modern System of International Relations
.”
Key quotes from the first session:
RIAC President Igor Ivanov
: “The Valdai meeting is of particular value. Unfortunately, for various reasons, nobody has made a concerted effort to tackle the problem of the formation ...
... the
XI Annual Session of the Valdai International Discussion Club
, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) – one of the club’s co-founders – has published a report by RIAC Programme Director Ivan Timofeev entitled “
World Order or World Anarchy: A Look at the Modern System of International Relations
.”
The situation in Ukraine and the crisis in international relations have again raised questions about what kind of world we live in. Is there such a thing as world order? What are its foundations? How should Russia proceed ...
Working Paper #XVIII / 2014
This working paper is an examination of the modern world order. Theoretical approaches to the analysis of international relations are revised and its guiding characteristics are determined.
The structure of the modern world order and its particular dynamics are revealed with the help of mathematical modelling methods. Possible directions for Russia’s policy ...