The contemporary international system is increasingly shaped by competing political models, divergent governance philosophies, and contrasting visions of global order. The interaction between democratic and authoritarian systems has become a central feature of international politics, influencing geopolitical alignments, economic relations, technological competition, and strategic decision-making. The United States, China, the European Union, and Russia represent distinct approaches to governance, sovereignty, state power, and the organization of international affairs, creating new patterns of rivalry and cooperation.
This Open Panel examines the intersection between political systems and geoeconomic strategies in an era of intensified global competition. It explores how democratic and authoritarian models adapt, compete, and influence international structures through economic instruments, technological development, diplomatic initiatives, security policies, and global narratives. Particular attention is given to the role of trade, investment, sanctions, energy, digital technologies, critical infrastructure, and strategic dependencies in shaping contemporary power relations.
The panel welcomes theoretical, comparative, and empirical contributions addressing regime competition, geoeconomics, global governance, strategic influence, international political economy, and the transformation of world order. It encourages interdisciplinary perspectives from political science, international relations, economics, security studies, and related fields.
By analyzing the interaction between political systems and economic power, the panel seeks to deepen understanding of how global competition is reshaping the institutions, norms, and strategies that define international politics in the twenty-first century.
