PROSPECTS AND CHALLENGES OF THE US HEGEMONY: AN OUTLOOK FOR THE 21ST CENTURY (original) (raw)

The paper explores the concept of hegemony in the context of the United States' role as the dominant global power in the 21st century. It delves into historical perspectives on hegemony, particularly drawing from theories by Gramsci and Cox, and examines the current dynamics of international relations, including the rise of challengers such as China and Russia. The discussion highlights the tensions between maintaining U.S. dominance and the pressures for a multipolar world, ultimately evaluating the future prospects of American hegemony.