Are there enduring patterns in history that can shed light on today’s shifting power dynamics andthe struggle for a new international order? What lessons does the past offer for the present—and thefuture? As the old world order fades and a new one slowly emerges, humanity stands at a pivotalcrossroads. This period of transition presents a rare opportunity for rising nations like India to playa decisive role in shaping what comes next.

In The New World: 21st-Century Global Order and India, Ram Madhav offers a sweeping and influential exploration of the rise and fall of great powers and the international orders they create. Tracing the story of the liberal world order established by the West about seventy years ago, he examines the possible form of the emerging new order. He adopts an interdisciplinary approach as he delves into the most urgent concerns facing our global community: the rise of China and its challengeto the United States, the decline of global multilateralism and the emergence of multipolarity, thetransformative impact of artificial intelligence and other frontier technologies, and the challenges posed by demographics and climate change, among others. He also envisions India’s emerging rolein the evolving balance of power within the global system.

As always, Madhav presents his ideas with vivid clarity and accessibility, guided by unwaveringprinciple and sharp insight. Free of heavy-handed jargon, he offers a clear perspective on moderncivilization and where we are headed.

The New World: 21st-Century Global Order and India is a comprehensive resource for anyone seeking to understand the more representative global order that is less asymmetric and more diverse.

Publisher: Rupa Publications India

Author: Ram Madhav

Pages: 408

ISBN: 9789370038264

Publication Date: 05 June 2025