Stability is one of the most overrated things in politics, and geopolitics. It benefits some people, usually those who are already at the top of the pile, be they corporate overlords under capitalism, or government higher-ups under communism. But it doesn't benefit all.ir theorists cream over bipolar (post ww2) and unipolar (post soviet union) world orders because of how stable they are
Those powers were all very close to each other and couldn't conduct their own distinct spheres of influence. There's no reason a multipolar world would have to end in war these days, especially if they're spread out geographically.a return to a multipolar system will inevitably bring bring back balance of power politics, leading to blocs forming with serious tension points. early 20th century was the bloodiest period in history as the last true time a multipolar world existed.
Funnily enough, Trump basically acts this way. He wants to bully neighbours like Mexico into serving US interests, and doesn't give a shit about faraway places like Taiwan that depend greatly on US military power for their survival.
The world is bigger than just Australia. How has American hegemony worked out for Iraq or Libya?none of that is in australia's best interest. we do not have the capacity to have full autonomy in the international system - we were almost screwed in world war 2 when the british abandoned the pacific. our interests are best served by having a great power patron whose goals align with our own. america at the international level largely accomplishes this.
Yeah, if you become their client state and give them all the resources they want. Helps if you're white and English-speaking, too.the fewer great powers there are, the better the systems work