Structural Inequities and Hegemonic Tendencies in the International Economic Order: A Critical Appraisal of Persistence and Power The contemporary international economic order, though outwardly legitimized by the principles of liberalization, interdependence, and global development, remains deeply structured by asymmetries of power, wealth, and institutional influence. Its normative discourse—anchored in developmental multilateralism, free trade, and inclusive … Continue reading Critically analyze the structural inequities and hegemonic tendencies embedded within the contemporary international economic order, and evaluate the political, institutional, and systemic factors that contribute to its persistence despite normative commitments to global equity and development.