Liberalism: Why Cooperation Will Grow
Why Cooperation Will Grow
1. Dynamic International Relations
States learn from their interactions in the international system that changes
States adhere to common
- norms
- institutions & rules
- interests
2. Growth With Interdependence
Liberals expect mutual interest to grow along side the growth of
- Interdependence
- Knowledge
- Communication
- The spread of democratic rules
Greater interdependence will promote cooperation, peace, welfare, and justice.
Power matter but exercised within the framework of rule and institution and make international cooperation possible.
- Democratic Peace Theory says democratic nations are less likely to go to war but more likely to cooperate for mutual benefits.