International studies, Vol. I No. 4, 2001.
Original scientific paper
American Primacy and Globalization Challenges: Constructing Stable Security under Conditions of Cross-Border Threats to National and Global Security
Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović
; Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Croatia
Abstract
As a multifaceted phenomenon, globalization is also the basic trend in contemporary international relations. This process primarily aimed at generating progress, simultaneously represents a potential mechanism for global spreading of crises. Traditional security threats are being replaced by the extraterritorial nature of global problems, thus requiring a redefinition of the concept of security, by taking into account not only geopolitical, but also economic, social and other considerations. As the only global superpower, the United States is the prime moving force and the main beneficiary of globalization. However, global primacy is at the same time a generator of an increasing vulnerability to transborder threats. In the paradigm shift in the post-September 11 conceptualization of foreign policy, the presumption of privileged security of the isolated geographical space bas been abandoned, whereas global fight against terrorism is currently becoming the defining aspect of American foreign policy. Leading the evolution of the international system, in facing the challenges of globalization the United States must capitalize on its advantages by implementing a truly global foreign policy adjusted to the emerging realities, and accordingly adapting its political, security and economic architectural visions with the aim of building a stable international
security system.
Keywords
globalization challenges; American primacy; security; global foreign policy; international system transformation
Hrčak ID:
286428
URI
Publication date:
15.12.2001.
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