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The push for intrusive global norms that challenge domestic authority.

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.

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 On Global Order: Power, Values, and the Constit...

A "thin" society where states cooperate only to maintain independence and regulate conflict.

An international community with denser institutions that advocate for shared moral purposes and human rights. The push for intrusive global norms that challenge

The book examines five critical issues where the pluralist order is eroding:

The difficulties of managing global markets in a world of profound inequality. Hurrell, a key figure in the English School

The tension between state sovereignty and diverse internal identities.