Abstract :
This paper critically examines the claims surrounding the emergence of a multipolar global order, using a qualitative methodology grounded in theoretical analysis and case study evaluation. While the decline of U.S. hegemony is often cited as the catalyst for multipolarity, the study argues that structural, institutional, and ideological factors continue to sustain U.S. dominance. By analyzing the roles of China and Russia as alternative poles, the research identifies their internal constraints, asymmetrical partnerships, and limited global appeal. The paper concludes that the fragmented and interdependent nature of contemporary power dynamics challenges the viability of a fully multipolar order, emphasizing the absence of cohesive alternatives to the U.S.-led system. This study contributes to ongoing debates on power transitions and the future of global governance.
Keyword :
Multipolarity, U.S. Hegemony, Emerging Powers, Global Power Dynamics, International Relations Theory