‘History Hotspot’ Issue 4

Historical Thinking, Future Strategies: Democracy in a New Geopolitical Era

Authoritarian states are on the rise and aggressively establishing themselves as counter-powers to the Western-dominated liberal world order. The growing assertiveness of countries in the Global South has shaken the geopolitical hegemony of the West.

When did the collapse of the rules-based order begin – not only from the perspective of the West, but also from that of other states? What have been the turning points since 1989, and what can we learn from them? How can democracies respond to the need to redefine their geopolitical strategies in light of their own values?

The e-paper compiles analyses from renowned experts in history and political science on the former Soviet Union, India, African states, and the Non-Aligned Movement. Diverse perspectives against the backdrop of often complex historical experiences are key in understanding current geopolitical realities.