Bratersky M.V. – doctor of sciences (Sc.D. in political sciences), professor of the Faculty of world economy and international affairs,Bratersky M.V. – doctor of sciences (Sc.D. in political sciences), professor of the Faculty of world economy and international affairs,
The article focuses on the Russian and American discourse regarding the status quo and a hegemon’s role in the contemporary international system. It is the American hegemonism origins, including messianism, and the hegemonic stability theory as its theoretical justification that are particularly emphasized. The article shows that the USA ensuring the efficient operation of the international system for everyone’s benefit may be the only acceptable version of the USA leadership for Russia.
Status quo, revisionism, hegemonism, hegemonic stability theory, Russia, USA.
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