International Relations in the 21st century is a landscape defined by the shift from a unipolar world to a complex, multipolar reality. As Pushpesh Pant argues in his seminal works, the traditional boundaries of diplomacy and power have been redrawn by the forces of globalization, technological advancement, and the rise of non-state actors. While the 20th century was dominated by the ideological struggle of the Cold War, the current era is characterized by "poly-centrism," where power is distributed among established Western powers, emerging Asian giants, and influential international organizations.
A significant portion of the text is dedicated to the rise of new powers. Pant explores:
: Professor Pant also provides weekly analytical updates through the "International Relations this Week" BYJU'S IAS YouTube channel , which serves as a dynamic supplement to his book content. 21vi Shatabdi Mein Antarrashtriya Sambandh - McGraw Hill International Relations in the 21st century is a
Ecology & Environment: Analysis of environmental politics and how India integrates ecological concerns into its broader strategy.
International Institutions and Global Governance Cold War origins and bipolarity Decolonization and emergence
Challenges and Opportunities
Analyzes the roles of the U.S., Russia, and China in the 21st-century world order. Regional Dynamics: emerging Asian giants
The book is structured to provide both historical context and analysis of modern global dynamics: