The Future of the International System: An Analytical Assessment of U.S. Power, Global Responses, and Emerging World Order
. The Future of the International System: An Analytical Assessment of U.S. Power, Global Responses, and Emerging World Order Introduction The post-World War II international system has been significantly shaped by the United States. Through institutions such as the United Nations, IMF, World Bank, NATO, and through extensive military, economic, and diplomatic engagement, the U.S. emerged as the principal architect of the liberal international order. However, repeated military interventions, covert regime changes, selective application of international law, and strategic unilateralism have generated widespread debate regarding the sustainability and legitimacy of U.S. global leadership. By observing historical patterns and contemporary developments, this article attempts to predict the future trajectory of the global order and assess how the world is likely to engage with the United States in the coming decades . I. Conceptual Framework: Understanding U.S. Foreign P...