Elite Theory in a New Era: Elite Theories’ Contributions to Explaining Current Changes in Elite Configurations

Abstract

Globalization as well as the economic, social, and political upheavals of the 21st century have confronted liberal democratic elites with fundamental challenges shattering the unified elite configurations that had prevailed in the West since the end of World War II. These challenges are not limited to Western elites but are of global scope. The presentations at the panel are supposed to deal with the impact of these crises and the increase in international conflicts on elite configurations worldwide. We are particularly interested in papers dealing with the contribution of elite theories to explaining the directions and trajectories of the ongoing changes. We welcome theoretical contributions and papers dealing with the major international powers, the US, China, and Russia, as well as Ukraine and possibly other post-communist countries.

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