ABSTRACT

This introduction presents an overview of key concepts discussed in the subsequent chapters of the book. The book addresses the global issues under the theme of cooperation and conflict. Drawing from a diverse range of disciplinary affiliations in the historical and social sciences, the book also addresses specific aspects of the possibilities of future conflict and cooperation using both differing regional focuses and theoretical and conceptual approaches. It deals with the analytical and theoretical perspectives and issues pertaining to American hegemony vis-à-vis emerging powers. The book focuses on the challenges and opportunities brought in by the emergence of rising powers in the non-Western world to American hegemony, particularly in the area of the transnational and global political economy. It examines the status and future of American hegemony vis-à-vis emerging powers and security struggles in various world regions, particularly in East Asia, the Middle East, South Asia, Africa, China's influence in Latin America, and Europe.