What factors increase the probability of peace between states? Can domestic political institutions, economic interdependence, and international law mitigate the effects of anarchy?
In this lecture, we explore the theoretical perspective of liberalism and its answers to these questions.
Recommended Readings:
- Oneal, John & Bruce Russett (1999). “The Kantian Peace.” World Politics. https://www.jstor.org/stable/25054099
- Keohane, Robert (1998). “International Institutions: Can Interdependence Work?” Foreign Policy. https://www.jstor.org/stable/1149278
- Nye, Joseph (1990). “Soft Power.” Foreign Policy. https://www.jstor.org/stable/1148580
