Description
This paper explores the concept of decolonising the world order through a pluriversal lens, proposing a radical reimagining of global power structures to honor diverse epistemologies and dismantle colonial legacies. Conventional international systems, rooted in colonial histories and Western-centric paradigms, often marginalize non-Western cultures, knowledge systems, and worldviews. A pluriversal intervention seeks to challenge this by advancing a world order that respects the coexistence of multiple ways of knowing and being. Drawing on decolonial theory, postcolonial critiques, and examples from indigenous and Global South perspectives, this paper advocates for a more inclusive approach to global governance, economics, and cultural exchange. Such an approach promotes the genuine plurality of values, institutions, and practices that reflect the world’s diverse communities and histories. By fostering inter-epistemic dialogue and equitable structures, a pluriversal world order would not only dismantle hierarchical and exclusionary practices but also cultivate a sustainable and just global community, responsive to the unique needs and aspirations of all. This paper offers both a theoretical framework and practical pathways for advancing pluriversality in international relations and beyond.
