Authoritarian alliances and coalitions: global impact

Abstract

The increasing tension between democracies and authoritarian regimes is evident in a world tending towards bipolarity. As the unipolarity of the United States after the Cold War gave way to multipolarity, new centers of power such as China, Russia, and Iran have emerged, with their own dynamics of global influence. In this context, globalization and international trade act as buffers against direct conflicts, creating a "gray zone" of latent tensions. Significant strategic alliances, such as NATO, BRICS, and QUAD, seek to consolidate their impact on global dominance. Theories like democratic peace help to understand how authoritarian models, especially China with its "Global Civilization," challenge democratic principles by perpetuating corruption and repression, thereby generating tensions. Democracies, though imperfect systems, face challenges such as combating corruption and promoting transparency, which are essential elements for maintaining global peace and security in an increasingly polarized environment.