Contemporary Political Strategy: A Global Perspective

BOOK DESCRIPTION

Contemporary Political Strategy: A Global Perspective offers a comprehensive examination of political strategy in the modern era, where traditional power structures are being reshaped by technological disruption, climate change, shifting demographics, and the rise of new global actors. As geopolitical risks remain elevated due to economic sovereignty and global rivalries, and the world experiences growing divisions across multiple dimensions, this textbook provides essential frameworks for understanding and navigating the complex strategic landscape of the 2020s and beyond.

Dr. Naim Tahir Baig synthesizes cutting-edge political science theory with real-world case studies from six continents, examining how the highest likelihood outcome for world order in the decade ahead would not be a unipolar order or a bipolar Cold War-style competition, but a loose multipolarity. The book addresses critical contemporary challenges including the impact of artificial intelligence on electoral processes, the intersection of climate change with geopolitics, and the rise of populist movements that are reshaping democratic institutions worldwide. From analyzing micro-targeting strategies in digital campaigns to understanding the soft power dynamics of emerging economies, this volume equips readers with both theoretical foundations and practical insights for strategic thinking in an interconnected yet increasingly fragmented world.

Drawing on extensive primary source research and incorporating the latest developments through September 2025, including the policy choices Donald Trump makes as his second term as US president gets under way, the German Bundestag elections, and the negotiation of the 'Pandemic Agreement', this book serves as an indispensable resource for students, practitioners, and scholars seeking to understand how political strategy adapts to rapid global transformation. With its emphasis on ethical leadership and sustainable governance models, Contemporary Political Strategy prepares readers to engage constructively with the most pressing political challenges of our time while fostering the kind of strategic thinking essential for building more resilient and inclusive democratic institutions.