Abstract: There are several writings explaining the stability of world’s distribution of influence and supremacy. The world order includes various stakeholders such as independent states and international organizations. While some writers look at the traditional concept of the world order, which follows a neorealist theory of power domination to single states, Barry Buzan, in his article provides different perspectives on the superiority of the United States in the system. This review article looks into the ideas of his work, A World Order Without Superpowers: Decentred Globalism. The article provides a summary of the two perspectives of Buzan’s arguments. The first scenario indicates that the writer views the United States as a long-term super power. The second scenario argues that the world system has no specific country that is a superpower except various great powers, whose differences may lead the world into chaos. The summary provides a profound explanation of the writer’s ideas on the instability of US as a super power and the existence of other regional powers such as China. The second part of this article critiques his notions. This article bases its review on the format, purpose, and source of Buzan’s work amongst other factors. The review confirms that the article is informing as it offers an alternative thinking to the neo-realist ideas. Despite the typographical errors observed, the article remains a reliable, legible and forthright.
Keywords: World System, Superpower, the US, Great powers, China.
Title: A World Order without Superpowers: Decentred Globalism
Author: Anette Mogaka
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
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