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Great Power Competition (GPC) and its Implications on the Global Security Architecture
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This study explores the renewed prominence of Great Power Competition (GPC) and its far-reaching implications for global security, employing a qualitative research design centered on the analysis of secondary sources. Through a comprehensive review of academic literature, official policy documents, and expert analyses, the paper investigates how strategic rivalries particularly those involving the United States, China, and Russia are transforming the contemporary security landscape. Grounded in realist theory, the study also engages with broader conceptual frameworks to capture both the structural and ideational aspects of GPC. The findings identify three interrelated dimensions; military and security, economic and technological, and ideological and normative as critical arenas in which great powers are asserting influence and contesting global norms. Each of these domains underscores the multifaceted nature of current geopolitical rivalries and their impact on global security architecture. By synthesizing insights from diverse disciplines and perspectives, the paper offers a nuanced understanding of GPC as a defining dynamic of today’s international order. It concludes by emphasizing the urgent need for adaptable and forward-looking governance mechanisms capable of mitigating this competition and fostering long-term stability in an increasingly competitive world.
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