Darwinian Multipolarity

Multipolarity means new hegemons, not equal states.

Constantin von Hoffmeister argues that Putin’s vision of equal states under international law is a fiction, since multipolarity is driven by Darwinian struggle and the rise of new regional hegemons.

Vladimir Putin raised his voice at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, painting a dream of parity. He insisted that multipolarity does not br…