The Time of Great Presentiments

Abstract

The article describes the systemic changes of the world order that occurred in the 20^th century, characterizes the modern geopolitical confrontation, the new global challenges, supporting strategic instability and unpredictability of the world, creating a frightening image of global chaos. The Collapse of the Soviet State has led to the deterioration of the political situation in the world. Remaining the only superpower, the United States believes that it should dominate the world. Although over the past quarter of century the world has changed, a new force challenging the hegemony of the West came in the political arena: China and the forces opposed to its pressure (Russia and its allies). Russia is emerging from a long, largely tragic, but inevitable in this case, the period of adaptation to new conditions of existence, - updated, economically stronger, and politically cohesive... confidently takes on the status of its former greatness. New independent states, where the process of formation of national identity is intensively going on and sovereignty is being strengthened make themselves known. Now the West has entered a period of political turbulence. How sustainable may be the design of the new world and whether it can add prosperity and happiness on Earth will show a time of great presentiments, which we are entering.