The core of the international security architecture

The functioning of our international system can be described through multiple theories, with each purporting to be a filter to understand and explain the international system. The 21St century commenced after the demise of the Cold War, or the QILiJMQfld architecture. Ever since. we have witnessed a proliferation of new actors, as well as new international issues. The concept of ‘security’ has taken a new dimension. Today, human security lies at the core of the international security architecture, as can be seen with the ongoing crises in many parts of the world. Facing these challenges would require more innovative ideas than those currently available. In fact, the multipolarity of the current international system is best described as anarchic, however, the international order has not fallen trap to any great power conflict for the last 70 years. There are numerous contradictions in our international system. As we liberalize and open our borders on one end, we still compartmentalize ourselves behind narrow domestic boxes (nation-states). Albeit we have made great strides in many fields, we have yet not fully rationalized on how to best govern ourselves. The challenge of the 21 st century may not be to solve such contradictions, but to align the common interests of our shared humanity. 02. Nationalism is on the rise in many corners of the world. The failure of global integration/internationalism and pan-nationalism (like the EU) has brought nationalism back to the forefront. Should nationalism (a European construct) be perceived by States as their primary motive to survive in” the international system? Or can a uniform global order be necessarily created? Argue.