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The state system and global capitalism are the two dominant institutional pillars of modernity in the international realm. These institutional structures, however, are the outcome of a contingent and historical process. New problems, perceptions and demands could pave the way for new ways of configuring political and economic space, and hence new political and economic organizational forms. Post-modernists are particularly attentive to the increasing plurality and fragmentation of identities and collective organization. But they are conspicuously silent about the institutionalization of these new forces and identities. The relation between power and domination on the one hand and institutions on the other is largely ignored. The article discusses the dynamics which might lead to new institutionalizations of international space. A typology of modern and post-modern institutional forms is developed. A more plural and fragmented post-modern international order in which the state will cease being the privileged centre of authority, it is argued, is an apt scenario for the future. The EC is one prominent example of this trend.

The state system & global capitalism -- the two dominant institutional pillars of modernity in the international realm -- are the outcome of a contingent & historical process. New problems, perceptions, & demands could pave the way for new ways of configuring political & economic space, & hence new political & economic organizational forms. Postmodernists are attentive to the increasing plurality & fragmentation of identities & collective organization, but silent about the institutionalization of these new forces & identities. Discussed are the dynamics that might lead to new institutionalizations of international space. A typology of modern & postmodern institutional forms is developed. A more plural & fragmented postmodern international order in which the state will cease being the privileged center of authority, it is argued, is an apt scenario for the future. The European Community is one prominent example of this trend. 2 Figures, 100 References. Adapted from the source document.

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