1. The Shifting Global Order and the Question of Change The contemporary world is undergoing a period of significant rupture and restructuring. The present situation, as evidenced by the maturation of the current conjuncture, indicates that a significant, multidimensional and radical change is imminent. Theories concerning the manner in which the world is undergoing change represent a major theme within the domain of political thought. While some theorists advocate for gradual and evolutionary change, those who emphasize qualitative and revolutionary transformations have dominated the political discourse until recently. The theme of change can be analyzed from a variety of perspectives, including those of the history of political thought, the field of international relations, and the concrete manifestation of this in geopolitics. One of the thinkers who has addressed the issue of the ongoing transformation of the world system is George Friedman . Friedman has been a consistent proponen...