THE NEW WORLD ORDER Definition: The term "New World Order" is recent coinage. It is an ambiguous term andits meanings have different version for different people. One section considers NewWorld Order as a new form for the domination of the world by the United States of America. Another section, especially the Pakistani clergy, considers the New World Order as a conspiracy against the Muslim Ummah. So let us see this New World Order in itstrue context. George Bush (Senior), the former president of USA coined the phrase "NewWorld Order" to outline in principle the guidelines for US foreign policy in the changedworld On January 29, 1991, he explained the term; while addressing the congress he said,"What is at stake is more than one small country; it is a big idea: a new world order-where diverse nations are dra\vn together in a common cause, to achieve the universalaspiration of mankind, the peace and security, freedom and rule of law. Such world isworthy of our struggle and our children's future".U.S. President George Bush again told the US audience on April 13, 1991 that "A newworld order really describes, in regards to the US, new international responsibilitiesimposed by our success. It refers to new ways of working with other nations to deter aggression and achieve stability, prosperity and above all, peace". New World Order is primarily aimed at future formulation of US policies with theobjective of future shape of the world, as US needed. Thus it is the sum and substance of structural features of the post cold war era politics with special reference to US approach.As old threats recede, new threats emerce. i he quest for a new world order is, in part, achallenge to me USA and the international community to tind ways <•<[ keeping theclangers of disorder at bay.10o NO«56 jjto/I438for Prospective Teachers
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