Andrew Hurrell’s (2007) is a seminal text in international relations that explores how a legitimate political order can be sustained in an increasingly globalized and unequal world. Hurrell, a key figure in the English School of thought, argues that the traditional "pluralist" model—based solely on sovereign states coexisting through minimal rules—is no longer sufficient to address modern challenges like climate change, human rights, and global economic inequality. Core Themes and Frameworks
Hurrell concludes by advocating for a that balances institutional authority with political agency, moving away from "empire" toward a framework that accommodates cultural diversity while maintaining moral accountability.
A system where power and authority move beyond the state into networks of markets and civil society. The Tension Between Power and Justice On Global Order: Power, Values, and the Constit...
The need for deep cooperation to manage shared global threats like climate change.
A "thin" society where states cooperate only to maintain independence and regulate conflict.
The tension between state sovereignty and diverse internal identities. Andrew Hurrell’s (2007) is a seminal text in
The push for intrusive global norms that challenge domestic authority.