As the Cold War came to a close in 1991, US President George H. W. Bush famously saw its shocking demise as the dawn of a 'new world order' that would prize peace and expand liberal democratic capitalism. Thirty years later, with China on the rise, Russia resurgent, and populism roiling the Western world, it is clear that Bush's declaration remains elusive. In this book, leading scholars of international affairs offer fresh insight into why the hopes of the early post-Cold War period have been dashed and the challenges ahead. As the world marks the thirtieth anniversary of the collapse of the Soviet Union, this book brings together historians and political scientists to examine the changes and continuities in world politics that emerged at the end of the Cold War and shaped the world we inhabit today.

Highlights the changes and continuities in world politics that emerged from the end of the Cold War.

About the Author
Nuno P. Monteiro was Associate Professor of Political Science and Global Affairs at Yale University. Fritz Bartel is Assistant Professor of International Affairs at the Bush School of Government and Public Service.

Reviews
'The book is an excellent contribution to the academic debate around questions of continuity and change, which are always pertinent for IR. In fact, reading the book in 2022, the ongoing war in Ukraine emphasizes the importance of engaging with such questions in world politics.' Lorenzo Cladi, International Affairs



Book Information
ISBN 9781108824255
Author Nuno P. Monteiro
Format Paperback
Page Count 375
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 604g
Dimensions(mm) 228mm * 153mm * 24mm