Whither Is the West Drifting?
Abstract
The West has dominated global affairs for centuries, but its relative power is rapidly declining. Europeans-and populations of European descent-have always been a global minority, but they have long hogged the halls of power. This disproportionate influence is clearly waning-and will likely continue to decrease over the coming decades.
Fields of Study & Subjects
International Relations and Foreign Policy
Global History
Politics
and Ideology
World Systems and Global Transformations
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Russia in Global Affairs
- Volume
- 24
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 42–46
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026