Over the last decade, the United States' position as the world's most powerful state has appeared increasingly unstable. The US invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq, non-traditional security threats, global economic instability, the apparent spread of authoritarianism and illiberal politics, together with the rise of emerging powers from the Global South have led many to predict the end of Western dominance on the global stage. This book brings together scholars from international relations, economics, history,

Part I : Analytical and theoretical perspectives : US hegemony and emerging powers -- Part II : Emerging powers and global economy -- Part III : US hegemony and rising powers in various world regions.