Multipolarization
Describes the changing global trend in international relations. As countries become more interdependent, both politically and economically, it becomes difficult for world powers such as the US and China to act solely within their own spheres of influence. In a multipolar system there are multiple centers of power, and countries’ foreign policy strategies are dependent on political, diplomatic, social, and cultural factors. The idea is that all countries are global players in the international arena, despite the differences and disparities that do exist between developed and developing nations. This “new world order” offers increased opportunities for dialogue and cooperation, thereby promoting international peace and security.
