Complex Interdependence
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A neo-liberal international relations theory showing that international affairs are shaped by multiple transnational channels, an absence of military hierarchy among issues, and mutual economic-ecological vulnerability.
| Field | International Relations · Political Science |
|---|---|
| Level of analysis | Macro · Structures & Institutions |
| Paradigm | Liberalism Network Approach |
| Key figures | 👤 Joseph Nye (조지프 나이) 👤 Robert O. Keohane (로버트 코에인) |
| Year | 1977 |
Key Claims
Joseph Nye and Robert Keohane challenged orthodox realist assumptions by formulating Complex Interdependence characterized by three conditions: multiple transnational/transgovernmental channels of contact, the absence of a strict issue hierarchy (military security no longer always dominates), and the declining utility of military coercion among interdependent democracies.
Further Reading
- Keohane, R. O., & Nye, J. S. (1977). Power and Interdependence: World Politics in Transition. Little, Brown and Company.
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