Interdependence | Power &
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
: A state's ability to adjust and find alternatives over time. If a country can easily switch to solar power when oil prices rise, it is sensitive but not highly vulnerable. Bargaining Power Power & Interdependence
Traditional international relations often focus on "high politics" (security and survival). Keohane and Nye introduced to describe a world where: In this framework, power is not just about
Power can be exercised by setting the (deciding what gets talked about) rather than just winning an argument. III. The Role of International Regimes In this framework