Multipolar structure of international relations at the beginning of the 21st century

Abstract

The end of the Cold War brought to the world the rule of one ideology, one socio-economic system, and the maximum liberalization of international economic developments. But, the beginning of the 21st century will already see the move into the phase of a multipolar world with four dominant economic and political powers: the United States, China, European Union, and Russia. Each of these dominant participants in the global processes has its own specificities, advantages and problems. Global relations are rapidly changing. This paper analyzes possible development of economic, political and military relations between the dominant participants in global processes.

Keywords

• global processes
• dominant powers
• international relations