Trump 2.0 and the Churning Global Order
The return of Donald Trump signals an upheaval in global politics. This issue examines the global rise of illiberal movements, the collapse of the neoliberal order, and the fissioning ideological spectrum. As the world reorganises, what new order will emerge? Contributors analyse China-Russia cooperation, multipolar visions, and pathways towards a world without hegemony.
In this Issue
Editorial
The Arrival of Trump 2.0 and the Era of Global Turmoil
Trump’s return is driven by a new right-wing conservatism born from liberal capitalism’s decline. This anti-liberal movement will reshape the global order, forcing profound adjustments in international relations and strategic alliances.
The Collapse of the Neoliberal World Order and the Rise of China and Russia in Global Governance
As the neoliberal world order enters its final chapter, China and Russia’s strategic partnership offers an alternative vision for multipolar global governance, promoting security, development, and civilisation cooperation over unipolar hegemony and liberal universalism.
The Fission of the Global Ideological Spectrum and 21st-Century Re-Globalisation
The traditional left-right spectrum has fractured. A new divide emerges between liberal unipolarism and illiberal multipolarism. Understanding this transformation is essential for China’s role in leading 21st century re-globalisation and building a multipolar order.
Towards a World Order without Hegemony: A Proposal from the Global South
This article proposes a Global South vision for a world order without hegemony. Drawing on anti-colonial traditions and multipolar principles, it articulates an alternative framework based on sovereignty, solidarity, and civilisational dialogue beyond Western-dominated systems.
Review: A Collective Path to Rural Revitalisation
This review of the book ‘Rural Chronicles’ examines how China’s rural development model offers lessons for the Global South. The book demonstrates how collective organisation can be an alternative to neoliberal agriculture and build food sovereignty.