The article discusses the changing structure of international politics, focusing on the transition from a bipolar system to a multipolar one. Kenneth Waltz argues that the bipolar era, characterized by the Cold War and the balance of power between the United States and the Soviet Union, is coming to an end. With the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the United States has emerged as a dominant power, and the possibility of a multipolar world is increasing. Waltz suggests that three political entities—Germany or a Western European state, Japan, and China—could rise to great power status. Despite their progress, the United States will remain the leading country economically and militarily for some time. The article also examines the role of nuclear weapons, the balance of power theory, and the impact of economic and technological factors on the international system. It highlights the shift from a bipolar to a multipolar world, the challenges of maintaining stability, and the potential for new powers to emerge. The text also discusses the economic and political strategies of Japan and Germany, their growing influence on the international stage, and the implications of a more multipolar world for global politics.The article discusses the changing structure of international politics, focusing on the transition from a bipolar system to a multipolar one. Kenneth Waltz argues that the bipolar era, characterized by the Cold War and the balance of power between the United States and the Soviet Union, is coming to an end. With the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the United States has emerged as a dominant power, and the possibility of a multipolar world is increasing. Waltz suggests that three political entities—Germany or a Western European state, Japan, and China—could rise to great power status. Despite their progress, the United States will remain the leading country economically and militarily for some time. The article also examines the role of nuclear weapons, the balance of power theory, and the impact of economic and technological factors on the international system. It highlights the shift from a bipolar to a multipolar world, the challenges of maintaining stability, and the potential for new powers to emerge. The text also discusses the economic and political strategies of Japan and Germany, their growing influence on the international stage, and the implications of a more multipolar world for global politics.