Geo-Economics as the Dominant Paradigm: Recasting Power in Contemporary International Relations Introduction The post-Cold War international order, characterized by economic globalization, the proliferation of interdependence, and the decline of overt military confrontations between major powers, has witnessed the ascendance of geo-economics as a dominant analytical and strategic framework. Traditionally, geopolitics—with its emphasis on territorial control, … Continue reading In what ways has geo-economics emerged as the dominant framework over traditional geo-political considerations in shaping contemporary international relations and global strategic alignments?