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I. Introduction

II. Theory of Hegemonic Stability

A. Alternate theories

III. Is non-polarity an adequate characterization of the contemporary international distribution of power?

A. U.S. views

B. Soviet views

C. Chinese views

IV. U.S. versus Soviet bipolarity

V. Southern Hemisphere and others arise as equal distribution of powers

VI. Impact to the current liberal economic order

VII. Can it survive intact, must it adapt, or will it be replaced?

VIII. Will this make the international system more war prone or less?

IX. What might this non-polar world mean for the relative influence of transnational and non-state actors?

X. Conclusion