World order, imperialism and the “theory of the fourth world”. Part one
... World theory and the evolution of the contemporary world order. This first part presents the results of a brief analysis of the differences and specific features in the scholarly use of the terms “world order,” “international order,” and “international relations.” The methodological framework combines elements of historical and political analysis, a comparative typological approach, and an interpretation of nation-building processes under conditions of imperial transformation. The article offers ...