In this framework, power is not just about who has the biggest army. It is about —the degree to which one party depends on another. Sensitivity vs. Vulnerability
Traditional international relations often focus on "high politics" (security and survival). Keohane and Nye introduced to describe a world where: Power & Interdependence
The less-dependent state often has more in negotiations. In this framework, power is not just about
These institutions help and make cooperation more predictable. They provide a platform for rather than unilateral action
They provide a platform for rather than unilateral action. IV. Modern Challenges: The Virtual Age Power and Interdependence - Branislav L. Slantchev (UCSD)
: How quickly and intensely changes in one country affect another. For example, a sudden rise in oil prices immediately impacts all importing nations.
: Among modern, industrialised democracies, the cost of using force is high and its utility for solving economic or ecological problems is low. II. Power in an Interdependent World