The monograph examines the formation of a new international order from the perspective of the United States and shows how the evolution of American foreign policy – from the unilateralism of the George W. Bush era to the “smart power” concept developed under Barack Obama – has influenced the transformation of the global system. The publication discusses the dilemmas surrounding the future of U.S. hegemony and the functioning of Pax Americana, as well as the country’s relations with key international organizations such as the European Union, NATO, and the United Nations, drawing attention to differences in interests, approaches to security, and the evolution of cooperation mechanisms.

At the center of the analysis is the growing importance of potential new poles of global politics, namely China, India, and Russia, as well as initiatives such as BRICS, which may co-shape a future multipolar order. The author also examines the involvement of the United States in major international conflicts and current developments in North Africa and the Middle East, showing their impact on the redefinition of the U.S. global role.

Chronologically, the monograph focuses primarily on the period after 2001, highlighting the increasing need to construct a multipolar international system as a response to changing political realities and the rising prominence of emerging powers. It provides both in-depth theoretical insights and practical conclusions, emphasizing the significance of the processes under analysis for contemporary international relations.

The monograph is available for download in electronic form, along with regularly updated information on its open-access availability, at: https://www.lazarski.pl/en/en/science-and-research/publishing-house/latest_publications.