Europe: the post-modern state and world order
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The end of the Cold War in 1989 marked the end of the political systems that were defined by the concept of balance of power and the urge for imperialist expansion. This is evident in the new European order which is founded on the principles of openness and mutual interference. This is reflective of the post-modern world where the lines between domestic and foreign affairs are blurred, conflict resolution is through peaceful means, national borders are disappearing and security has evolved beyond nationalist concerns to mutual interdependence.
Publication Name: New Perspectives Quarterly
Subject: Political science
ISSN: 0893-7850
Year: 1997
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The post-modern state and the world order
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The views of a diplomat regarding global security issues that have risen after the end of the Cold War are presented. Despite the formation of a new European order, the global status quo has been maintained through the efforts of Western countries and the UN. The Gulf War is a good example of how the West dealt with threats to its interests. The situation would have been different if the invaded country is not important to the US and its allies.
Publication Name: New Perspectives Quarterly
Subject: Political science
ISSN: 0893-7850
Year: 1997
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The post-modern state and the world order
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A new security order exists in Europe. To preserve it, European countries should encourage open multilateral/transnational diplomacy, open democratic institutions and open market economies. The security order will also be enhanced if Russia joins the post-modern European system. Concepts such as hegemony and equilibrium, however, are no longer applicable to the new European order where self-determination and human rights are given value.
Publication Name: New Perspectives Quarterly
Subject: Political science
ISSN: 0893-7850
Year: 1997
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