BETWEEN STABILITY AND CHANGE: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF PERSPECTIVES ON GLOBAL ORDER

The concept of global order has been a recurring theme of analysis and debate in academia and civil society. This paper proposes a comparative analysis of the contributions of two reference writers regarding the concept of global order. By approaching the works of Henry Kissinger and Immanuel Wallerstein, the authors investigate how Kissinger and Wallerstein perceive and conceive the dynamics and evolution of global order. The research methodology is based on the comparative analysis of the writings of Kissinger and Wallerstein, with an emphasis on theories of realism and their implications for national security and the nation-state. Through this comparative approach, the authors of the article propose to highlight the convergences between the two viewpoints, allowing for a broader understanding of the perspective on the concept of global order. This article aims not only to retrospectively analyse the thinking of Kissinger and Wallerstein but also to formulate some perspectives on the imperious ability of the global order. Thus, the authors of the article may provide an answer to key concerns regarding the viability and sustainability of the current global order, the exploration of reforms, and adaptation to new global realities. This approach contributes to the academic debate and aids the formulation of relevant conclusions concerning possible developments and necessary adjustments within the existent global order.