Conclusion

Abstract

It was stated at the outset that the purpose of this inquiry was not to advance any ‘solution’ to the problem of maintaining order in world politics, or to canvass any set of policies as representing ‘the way ahead’. It is evident, however, that the argument has taken a definite direction, and that certain recommendations appear to be implicit in it, or may be read into it. Here I shall state briefly what the direction of the argument has been, but also why it should not be read as a set of prescriptions or recommendations.