‘The impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on the world order’ 

The School of Political Science and Sociology invite you to a research seminar

 ‘The impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on the world order’ 

Cristian Nitoiu (Loughborough University London) 

Events during the last decade culminating with Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine have underscored the salience of uncertainty in determining the future shape of the world order. This talk will explore the way the war in Ukraine has affected the evolution of the world order. It will claim that it has accelerated the decline of the hegemony of Western liberalism in the world order. Western models of governance and multilateralism are being increasingly contested and rejected throughout the Global South, while ability of the US dollar to act as the main global exchange currency is gradually waning. Furthermore, the war in Ukraine has driven technological innovation, especially in terms of the widespread use of AI and drones. It is likely that governments and corporations throughout the world will employ these innovations to strengthen and improve surveillance. Finally, the talk will reflect on the link between hope and uncertainty or transformation in the world order.

Dr. Cristian Nitoiu is a senior lecturer in Institute for Diplomacy and International Governance, Loughborough University London and vice-director of Center for Foreign Policy and Security Studies.

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