Transforming the Westphalian World Order into a World of Regions
Transforming the Westphalian World Order into a World of Regions

Author(s): Luk Van Langenhove
Subject(s): Governance, Government/Political systems, Sociology of Politics, Globalization
Published by: Centar za politološka istraživanja
Summary/Abstract: The central thesis of this paper is that the transformation of a world of states into a world of regions is triggered by two main drivers. On the one hand there are the diminishing capabilities of states to deliver good local governance in today’s global age. On the other hand, there are the growing limitations of multilateral organizations to deliver good global governance with regard to global threats. In other words, both the State and multilateralism are under siege. But states and international organizations are not passive actors that just have to undergo changes. They can adapt and give birth to innovations to enhance better governance. A world of regions could well be such an innovation that holds the promise for a renewed and hopefully better system of global and local governance.

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