Answer to Question #183193 in Political Science for December

Question

Identify the one option that does not characterize the ‘new imperial order’. (Refer to Ayers  article available on ‘e-reserves’)

1. Infusion of liberal values in governmental systems and political institutions not only  legitimize, but also create and entrench the economic conditions necessary for the  reproduction of neoliberal capitalist accumulation. 

2. Has its foundations in an idea of democracy that emerged with the inception of liberal  capitalism in western European society.

3. Represents a post-colonial era where colonialism and imperialism are very much part of an  ancient world order that has long past. 

4. Is unique because it exploits a humanitarian discourse to justify a form of domination, which  is endemic to the state, civil society and the individual self. 

5. Emphasizes the fact that ideology plays less of a role than ‘real’ politics in determining the  trajectory of global political economy.

Answer 1

Represents a post-colonial era where colonialism and imperialism are very much part of an ancient world order that has long past.