Power and Interdependence

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Power and Interdependence is a foundational work in international relations theory that develops the concept of complex interdependence to explain how international institutions, economic ties, and non-state actors shape global politics beyond traditional power politics.

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instanceOf book
work of international relations theory
arguesThat international regimes and institutions shape state behavior
military force is often less useful in relations among highly interdependent states
military security is not always the dominant issue area
multiple channels connect societies beyond interstate diplomacy
there is no clear hierarchy of issues under complex interdependence
author Joseph S. Nye Jr.
Robert O. Keohane
considered classic in international relations literature
foundational text in liberal IR theory
contrastsWith realism in international relations
countryOfOrigin United States of America
surface form: United States
critiques state-centric views of world politics
defines complex interdependence as a situation with multiple channels, absence of issue hierarchy, and reduced role of military force
emphasizes importance of international organizations
interplay of power and interdependence in world politics
role of multinational corporations
role of transnational advocacy networks
field international political economy
international relations
focusesOn economic interdependence among states
non-state actors in international relations
power in conditions of interdependence
role of international institutions in world politics
transnational relations
hasEdition first edition
second edition
third edition
hasKeyTheme cooperation under anarchy
institutionalized cooperation
limits of military power in an interdependent world
influenced debates between realists and liberals in IR theory
development of neoliberal institutionalism
research on international regimes
study of transnational relations
introducesConcept asymmetrical interdependence
sensitivity interdependence
vulnerability interdependence
language English
mainConcept complex interdependence
publicationPeriod late 20th century
publisher Longmans, Green, Reader, and Dyer
surface form: Longman
relatedTo After Hegemony
Soft Power
theoreticalApproach liberal international relations theory
neoliberal institutionalism
usedIn university courses on international political economy
university courses on international relations

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Robert O. Keohane notableWork Power and Interdependence