The “End of Ideology” thesis, most prominently articulated by thinkers such as Daniel Bell in the aftermath of World War II and the early Cold War, posits that ideological conflict—understood as the grand, systematic confrontation of competing worldviews—has waned in modern liberal democracies. Bell and his contemporaries argued that with the consolidation of liberal capitalism, … Continue reading Critically evaluate the ‘End of Ideology’ thesis within the broader discourse of political theory. How valid is the claim that ideological conflict has diminished in the context of modern liberal democracies, and what are the counterarguments suggesting a resurgence or transformation of ideological contestation in contemporary politics?
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How did the collapse of actually existing socialism and the triumph of neoliberalism marginalize Marxist frameworks in IR, despite the persistence of global inequality and exploitative core-periphery relations?
The collapse of actually existing socialism — symbolized most dramatically by the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 and the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991 — alongside the global triumph of neoliberalism in the late 20th century profoundly reshaped the intellectual terrain of international relations (IR). This twin transformation marginalized Marxist and … Continue reading How did the collapse of actually existing socialism and the triumph of neoliberalism marginalize Marxist frameworks in IR, despite the persistence of global inequality and exploitative core-periphery relations?
The Decline of Liberalism: Causes, Consequences, and Contemporary Perspectives
The Decline of Liberalism: Causes, Consequences, and Contemporary Perspectives Introduction Liberalism, once the dominant political ideology shaping Western democracies, has faced significant challenges in recent decades. The liberal order, characterized by the promotion of individual rights, constitutional democracy, free markets, and international cooperation, now confronts a series of crises that threaten its foundational principles. From … Continue reading The Decline of Liberalism: Causes, Consequences, and Contemporary Perspectives