Beyond Great Power Competition: The Rise of Middle Powers in a Globalized World

By Robbin Laird and Kenneth Maxwell The discourse surrounding contemporary international relations has become dominated by the phrase “great power competition,” yet this framing may fundamentally mischaracterize the nature of today’s global order. While policymakers and analysts frequently invoke this term to describe the strategic rivalry between the United States and China, the concept of … Continue reading Beyond Great Power Competition: The Rise of Middle Powers in a Globalized World