On Global Order: Power, Values, And The Constit... -

An international community with denser institutions that advocate for shared moral purposes and human rights.

The tension between state sovereignty and diverse internal identities. On Global Order: Power, Values, and the Constit...

Andrew Hurrell’s (2007) is a seminal text in international relations that explores how a legitimate political order can be sustained in an increasingly globalized and unequal world. Hurrell, a key figure in the English School of thought, argues that the traditional "pluralist" model—based solely on sovereign states coexisting through minimal rules—is no longer sufficient to address modern challenges like climate change, human rights, and global economic inequality. Core Themes and Frameworks Hurrell, a key figure in the English School

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 However, he highlights that "global governance" is never

The book examines five critical issues where the pluralist order is eroding:

The push for intrusive global norms that challenge domestic authority.

A system where power and authority move beyond the state into networks of markets and civil society. The Tension Between Power and Justice