Geopolitics, diplomacy and dynamics from a global perspective.
Juan Inoriza’s work in international relations explores the dynamics of global power, strategic rivalry, and emerging multipolarity. While his current published work reflects a global scope, his lived experience in Southeast Asia informs a growing interest in how regional processes intersect with global shifts. This section presents both past publications and upcoming research directions.
🔹 Published Work
🔸 Trump 2.0 – Politics, Power and the World System
Synopsis:
This book provides a critical analysis of the international order during and beyond the Trump presidency, examining the impact of nationalist agendas, institutional erosion, and strategic unpredictability on the global system.
Key Themes:
- The fragmentation of liberal multilateralism
- U.S.–China relations and systemic rivalry
- The resurgence of transactional diplomacy
- Reflections on Europe’s role in a post-American order
🔹 Ongoing and Future Work
With more than three decades of experience in Southeast Asia, Juan is currently deepening his research into the region’s geopolitical role, with particular interest in:
- Southeast Asia’s strategic balancing between great powers
- The Mekong subregion as a theatre of environmental and diplomatic complexity
- ASEAN diplomacy, non-alignment and institutional resilience
- Soft power and infrastructure rivalry across the region
These topics will form the core of future publications that blend academic analysis with firsthand regional insight.
🔹 Essays & Commentary
Juan has also contributed articles and essays on topics such as:
- The global decline of multilateralism
- Strategic autonomy in the Global South
- Implications of U.S. policy shifts for regional blocs
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🔹 A Perspective in Transition
“Understanding power today requires more than statistics and summits. It requires proximity, context, and cultural intelligence.”
Juan’s approach bridges international systems thinking with lived cultural immersion, particularly in Southeast Asia, where future works will delve deeper into the complex intersection of global and regional forces.