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Reciprocity in international relations

Bibliographic Data

ID5793058
AuthorsRobert O Keohane (corresponding author)
Year1986
Volume40
Issue1
Pages1-27
Publication date1986-01-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Organization (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0020-8183 • E-ISSN: 1531-5088
PublisherCambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1017/s0020818300004458
OpenAlexW2164095277
LanguageEN
Citations received347
References cited48

World politics is commonly referred to as anarchic, meaning that it lacks a common government. Yet a Hobbesian "war of all against all" does not usually ensue: even sovereign governments that recognize no common authority may engage in limited cooperation. The anarchic structure of world politics does mean, however, that the achievement of cooperation can depend neither on deference to hierarchical authority nor on centralized enforcement. On the contrary, if cooperation is to emerge, whatever produces it must be consistent with the principles of sovereignty and self-help

Reciprocity · Global Peace and Security Dynamics · International Relations and Foreign Policy

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Unique citing works347
Citations per year8,46
Citation span1985 - 2026 (42)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedYes
Citation typesNeutral: 342

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