Description
The Once And Future World Order by Amitav Acharya explores the rise, dominance, and potential decline of Western power while revealing that global order is far older and more resilient than often assumed. Tracing five thousand years of history—from ancient Sumer, India, Greece, and Mesoamerica to medieval caliphates, Eurasian empires, and the modern era—Acharya shows how humanitarian values, trade interdependence, and rules of state conduct have repeatedly emerged across civilizations.
Rather than seeing the West’s retreat as a threat, Acharya argues that history offers lessons for building a more equitable and sustainable world order, where cooperation among great powers—including China—ensures global stability. A compelling, broad-reaching study, this book challenges conventional perspectives on power, history, and the future of international relations.
