Competing Cities in the New World Order

Authors : Sıddıka Öztekin

Pages : 891-899

Doi:10.33709/ictimaiyat.1704708

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Publication Date : 2025-11-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :In the 21st century, the functions of cities have transformed significantly. Moving beyond the nation-state paradigm, globally expanding cities have emerged as key drivers of economic growth. With this shift, cities increasingly influence the world economy, sometimes surpassing nation-states. In the new world order, cities compete with others sharing similar characteristics, leading to the concept of competing cities. To engage in this competition globally, cities are expected to brand their economic, social and cultural assets and integrate into a hierarchical structure. Cities that strategically use resources and anticipate future developments can attract capital, while those failing to adapt risk losing their power and economic independence. However, in competing as value- added products, cities often become standardized, threaten their cultural heritage and contribute to growing global inequality. The capitalist accumulation process is intrinsically based on inequality, which becomes further intensified within the competing cities model. This study critically investigates the role of competing cities in the new order. Using document analysis, a qualitative research method, it complies and reviews relevant literature. Theoretical studies examining the relationship between cities and globalization are incorporated to provide a critical perspective.
Keywords : Yeni Dünya Düzeni, Küreselleşme, Yarışan Kentler, Kentler, Sermaye.

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