Clausewitz and the struggle for recognition in the new world

Conflicts concerning world politics in the 21. Century are marked by contrary, but nevertheless simultaneous processes. Globalization leads to "the Rise of the Others" (Zakaria, 2008) and a multi-complex world (Acharya 2010) of nation-states, non-government organizations, worldwide acting institutions as well as global players. Besides all separate conflicts, the following macro developments are clearly visible, which are directly related to the sphere above and simultaneously below the formerly Westphalian system of states: 1. Globalization enables the former big empires and civilizations