Neo-Imperialism in a Multipolar World

Irredentism and Spheres of Influence in U.S, Chinese and Russian Strategy

by Fernando Prats

30 April 2025

In this paper we discuss:

• The rise of neo-imperialism in a multipolar world;
• United States: Trump 2.0 and the 21st century’s “Monroe Doctrine”;
• China: a modern “Tribute System” and the path to Taiwan;
• Russia: historical unity and the struggle for the “Near Abroad.

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