A central argument of the book is that international order cannot be separated from questions of . Hurrell contends that a stable order depends on more than just the balance of power; it requires a sense of rightfulness and voluntary compliance. However, he highlights that "global governance" is never neutral and is often a tool used by powerful actors to project their own values. Global Challenges
The book examines five critical issues where the pluralist order is eroding:
The need for deep cooperation to manage shared global threats like climate change. On Global Order: Power, Values, and the Constit...
The push for intrusive global norms that challenge domestic authority.
A "thin" society where states cooperate only to maintain independence and regulate conflict. A central argument of the book is that
An international community with denser institutions that advocate for shared moral purposes and human rights.
The shift toward collective security and tighter controls on the use of force. Global Challenges The book examines five critical issues
Hurrell structures his analysis around three primary challenges: capturing shared interests, managing unequal power, and mediating cultural and value conflicts. He evaluates the evolution of global order through three analytical frameworks: