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What is political interdependence?
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States tying their decisions together through treaties, alliances and international organisations like the UN.
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How do states tie their politics together?
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Through treaties (binding agreements), alliances (mutual support), IGOs (like the UN) and shared rules and norms.
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What is the bargain of political interdependence?
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A state gives up some freedom to act alone in return for security, influence and cooperation.
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Why is NATO a good example?
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Under Article 5, an armed attack on one member is treated as an attack on all, so members' security decisions are tied together.
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What is NATO's Article 5?
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The rule that an armed attack on one member is treated as an attack on all — the core of collective defence.
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What does a small state gain from political interdependence?
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A voice and influence in shared decisions it would never have alone, plus security through alliances.
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What does a large state gain?
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Allies, legitimacy and the ability to multiply its strength through alliances and shared rules.
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What is the downside of political interdependence?
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Less freedom to act alone, the risk of being drawn into others' conflicts, and domination by the most powerful members.
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How does political interdependence link to sovereignty?
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Treaties and alliances limit a state's free decision-making, though the state still governs itself.
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How does it link to global governance?
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IGOs like the UN are where states tie their politics together to solve shared problems.
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Is an IGO an example of political interdependence?
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Yes — bodies like the UN are places where states make decisions together, binding their choices.
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