The post-Cold War international order, which has been in place for the past three decades following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, is currently undergoing a fundamental and transformative shift. However, the nature and characteristics of the impending international order remain uncertain. The ongoing competition for leadership in emerging technologies between the United States and China has led to a reversal of the globalization trend, with an increasing emphasis on protectionism and nationalism. The escalating great power competition, as exemplified by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, has further accelerated these changes and rendered the future of the world order increasingly uncertain.
Scholars and policymakers alike are keen to predict the future trajectory of the international order. Various analytical approaches have been adopted in this endeavor, with this study placing a particular emphasis on the grand strategies of great powers in light of the shifting power dynamics in the international arena. It also examines the potential for power transition between the United States and China, as well as between developed and developing nations. Through a comparative analysis of the grand strategies of major powers, including the US, China, Russia, the EU, and Japan, this study seeks to understand how the actions of these powers will shape the future world order. The findings of this analysis are intended to inform and guide South Korea's mid-to-long-term diplomatic strategy.
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