The US–China Rift and Its Impact on Globalisation

The asymmetrical U.S.–China relationship that has been the fundamental axis of globalisation has definitively entered into crisis. Sciortino’s book represents a timely, rich, and sophisticated analysis of the geopolitical and geoeconomic dynamics at play in the looming confrontation between U.S. and China.

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Today, globalisation has entered a critical phase of slowdown. The asymmetrical US-China relationship that has been the fundamental axis up to now has entered into crisis. The financial imperialism of the dollar proves to be increasingly burdensome and destabilizing. The rise of capitalist China is questioning US imperialist levy. This book offers a comprehensive analysis of the looming confrontation, while identifying potential points of no return in the intertwined dynamics of the world market, geopolitical configurations, and class relationships. Neither contender can give up the game. Will there be a de-globalisation? Is a multipolar order realistic? Are we facing a Chinese hegemonic challenge or rather first signs that hint at the potential for systemic disintegration?