On Global Order: Power, Values, And The Constit... Apr 2026

A central argument of the book is that international order cannot be separated from questions of . Hurrell contends that a stable order depends on more than just the balance of power; it requires a sense of rightfulness and voluntary compliance. However, he highlights that "global governance" is never neutral and is often a tool used by powerful actors to project their own values. Global Challenges

The shift toward collective security and tighter controls on the use of force. On Global Order: Power, Values, and the Constit...

Hurrell structures his analysis around three primary challenges: capturing shared interests, managing unequal power, and mediating cultural and value conflicts. He evaluates the evolution of global order through three analytical frameworks: A central argument of the book is that

The push for intrusive global norms that challenge domestic authority. managing unequal power