Debating Worlds

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The global distribution of power is shifting, with the West's dominance receding as new world order dynamics emerge. China is rising as a significant competitor to the United States, introducing a powerful narrative of grievance and revision. Additionally, political Islam has emerged as a complex transnational movement, reshaping regional politics and geopolitical alignments. The urgent issue of climate change has also led to narratives of global endangerment and dystopia. Rather than converging, fragmentation and contestation increasingly characterize discussions about world order. In this volume, a group of distinguished scholars examines how the West's dominant narrative has diminished, giving rise to a plurality of competing narratives. Each narrative intertwines historical context, present realities, and visions for the future. The contributors analyze these narratives, highlighting their key features, origins, and implications for world order. The narratives vary in scope; some are regional and civilizational, while others aspire to global influence. This essential volume covers the most significant narratives currently shaping world politics, making it a crucial resource for scholars of international relations.