Introduction
International relations study focuses on the way that the world works. This is not easy, and no single theory can offer a comprehensive explanation. The aspect of international relations is growing increasingly complex by the day. The world has witnessed significant changes in the balance of power over the past years. Notably, the world has moved from a bipolar arrangement to multipolar arrangement, and now there is the nonpolar arrangement.
The United States needs to forge deeper and more robust international partnerships in order to devise multi-lateral solutions to an increasingly complex set of transnational challenges. This paper focuses on the aspect of international relations and how the United States is set to cope with the complex scenario witnessed in the international relations today.
Recommendations for the United States in building international cooperation
The world has experienced numerous changes in respect to power and influence. In essence, the world has moved away from the bipolar nature power balance to adapt to multipolar trend characterising the world power alignment today. There is an argument that the world is at best unipolar because no single world power can mobilise others in support of its course.
In addition, other world powers seem to be reluctant to assume leadership and guarantee security beyond their borders. The United States stands a good chance of engaging in the new development by taking an initiative as a world leader in international matters. It has been argued that the United States has been assigned the global security role, at least by default.
On the other hand, the political power aspect is divided among various world powers such as Russia, China, India, and Brazil. Though the United States is regarded as the world’s leading military power, this cannot guarantee political leadership. The United States spends a substantial amount on the military more than any other power in the world. This has provided the United States with an upper hand to be involved in global affairs without many strains.
Major challenges in building multilateral relationships
In its effort to continue participating in world affairs, the United States is likely to face numerous challenges. One of the challenges is the concept of the rising global powers such as China. The rise of China has altered the global balance of power. This is not good for the United States global influence as China’s growth has only acted to enhance her ambitions.
Therefore, China should be integrated in the global markets in an effort to tame its growing influence. The world in the 21st century is faced with transnational threats and the world powers have to come together to address this complex situation.
Conclusion
The world has witnessed a major shift in the balance of power. The United States should move fast and adapt to the new challenges in order to cope with the new trends. The resurgent and upcoming world powers such as Russia, China, Japan, India and Brazil among others have created a multipolar trend in the balance of power.
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