In recent years, the term “New Cold War” has appeared with increasing frequency in academic and public debates to describe the current state of relations among the United States, Russia, and China. Many observers argue that today’s geopolitical tensions and growing mistrust echo the bipolar conflict of the latter half of the twentieth century. Yet important questions remain: How valid is this analogy, and can it truly help us make sense of the present international order?

This workshop will examine both historical and contemporary dimensions of great-power rivalry. Participants will consider the extent to which Cold War dynamics are reflected in present-day interactions between the Western countries, Russia, and China, and where such historical comparisons break down. The aim is to connect historical insight with the analysis of current international politics and to provide a more nuanced understanding of what the notion of a “New Cold War” entails.

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