Liberalism supports countries working together and depending on each other. But, there are big challenges in international politics:
Complex Interdependence: When countries depend on trade and communication, it can lead to problems. Global issues, like pandemics or economic crises, show us that being too connected can actually hurt us.
Institutional Limitations: Groups like the United Nations often find it hard to make countries follow their rules. This is because countries want to keep their own power. This makes it harder for these groups to encourage cooperation.
Diverse Interests: Liberalism believes that countries can work for common goals. However, different national interests can cause disagreements. Sometimes, countries might focus more on their safety than working together, which slows down progress.
Power Dynamics: Big countries can have a lot of power, which can overshadow the needs of smaller nations. This creates imbalances that make real cooperation difficult. Often, it looks like countries are united, but there’s not much depth to their partnership.
To tackle these issues, we should focus on multilateralism, strengthen international groups, and encourage conversations between countries. Building a fairer way for nations to work together—by addressing power differences and focusing on worldwide problems—can help revive the liberal approach and promote true teamwork. Getting the public and non-government groups involved can also help everyone feel included in international matters.
Liberalism supports countries working together and depending on each other. But, there are big challenges in international politics:
Complex Interdependence: When countries depend on trade and communication, it can lead to problems. Global issues, like pandemics or economic crises, show us that being too connected can actually hurt us.
Institutional Limitations: Groups like the United Nations often find it hard to make countries follow their rules. This is because countries want to keep their own power. This makes it harder for these groups to encourage cooperation.
Diverse Interests: Liberalism believes that countries can work for common goals. However, different national interests can cause disagreements. Sometimes, countries might focus more on their safety than working together, which slows down progress.
Power Dynamics: Big countries can have a lot of power, which can overshadow the needs of smaller nations. This creates imbalances that make real cooperation difficult. Often, it looks like countries are united, but there’s not much depth to their partnership.
To tackle these issues, we should focus on multilateralism, strengthen international groups, and encourage conversations between countries. Building a fairer way for nations to work together—by addressing power differences and focusing on worldwide problems—can help revive the liberal approach and promote true teamwork. Getting the public and non-government groups involved can also help everyone feel included in international matters.