Some scholars have noted that the rise of globalism and non-state international actors has ushered in an era where traditional tools of international relations no longer exist. are no longer necessary. They argue that instead of state competition, whether in military force, economic sanctions, or partnerships with other countries to deter aggressors, the new post-Cold War world will be dominated by positive-sum commercial and cooperative relationships. But it was only able to prosper thanks to the unparalleled supremacy of the United States. Without U.S. global hegemony to ensure the security of the global community, states would be unable to provide security for themselves and would act in ways detrimental to global stability. Globalization can only exist where security can be guaranteed. Security is the foundation of Maslow's hierarchy of needs and the foundation of the international system. Military force, alliances, espionage, propaganda and economic and diplomatic pressure are all instruments serving the progress of a state actor's security. With the development of new powers in South and East Asia, the depopulation and currency crisis of the European powers, as well as reductions in the military budget of the sole global hegemony, the convergence of the world under the security of global leadership of the United States faces serious challenges. As such, these tools will only become more important as the unipolar order is challenged. The origins of global governance date back to the end of World War II, where the United States was the only power capable and willing to assert global leadership. After the Allies defeated Nazi Germany, the United States created an economic framework encompassing all regions of the globe except the S...... middle of paper ......n en North Korea means that military alliances are extremely important in times of instability. As Kim Jung Un has only had two years to prepare to lead the country, experts are publicly questioning whether he has the experience needed to lead a totalitarian regime. The South China Sea is becoming increasingly tense as China expands its territorial waters, forcing Vietnam and the Philippines to respond and potentially forcing the United States to make a political decision in the East Asian region. 'East. All of these threats come at a time when U.S. global leadership is declining in capability. , and will. With no other power able to take over as global hegemon, globalism and convergence seem doomed to disappear. Without a power having a monopoly or near-monopoly in military capacity, competition and distrust between states will foster a new era of realpolitik..