More than the West and the Rest

Current History 2026 Open access

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Authors: Thomas Barfield
DOI: 10.1525/curh.2026.125.867.38
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Abstract

Dividing the history of world orders into dominant civilizations misses the diversity of powers that have upheld regional and global stability in different eras.

Fields of Study & Subjects

World Systems and Global Transformations Globalization and political ideologies Globalization Historical Perspectives and International Relations

Publication details

Journal / source
Current History
Volume
125
Issue
867
Pages
38–40
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN