Triangles as a Way of Self-Organization of the World Civilization Network
https://doi.org/10.18384/2310-7227-2023-2-139-152
Abstract
Aim. The article is devoted to the study of geopolitical triangles, which are part of the diverse relations of the emerging multipolar world. Global civilization is represented by the author’s concept of the world civilization network, where the nodes are capitals and large cities, and connecting lines show the flows of matter, energy, and information. This global network of civilization is in the process of formation, geopolitical triangles represent one of the essential ways of its self-organization.
Methodology. Geopolitical triangles are studied using the methodology of systemic and noospheric approaches, noospheric energetism, the author’s concept of the world civilization network.
Results. The ideal model of the geopolitical triangle is revealed, including the active and passive poles (countries) and the intermediary country providing interaction in the triangle. The information-semiotic (ideological), structural-energy (military-political), material (economic) levels of their functioning are highlighted. The formation of a real geopolitical triangle tends to manifest this structure, but at each given moment is determined by the current economic, political, cultural development and interaction of countries. Three types of geo-political triangles (strategic, regional, ethnic) and four additional ones for spreading the influence of individual countries or triangles are considered. It is shown that the integrity of the geopolitical triangle is formed by a common information-semiotic field in which countries are looking for common approaches to solving regional / global problems. The positive and negative modes of functioning of geopolitical triangles are investigated, it is shown that to return to normal regimes, it is necessary to search for common ground on the issues of solving current regional / global problems, goodwill, intentions of the parties to find compromises.
Research implications lies in the further formation of the doctrine of geopolitical triangles, the study of them as a way of self-organization of the world civilization network.
About the Author
M. Zhul’kov
Ivanovo State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Mikhail V. Zhul’kov – Cand. Sci. (Philosophy), Assoc. Prof., Department of Philosophy
ul. Ermaka 39, Ivanovo 153025
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