Neoliberal Institutionalism The role of the international institutions

Neoliberal Institutionalism • The role of the international institutions in mitigating conflicts • Anarchy persists but it is possible to change the character of international environment by influencing state preferences. • Liberal institutions can create a platform for communication • They create instruments against aggressors

• Pooling of individual sovereignties to create integrated communities • Rules, practices and models • Institutions are organizations, bureaucratic agencies, treaties, informal practices which are accepted as binding and regulating.

• How suitable is neoliberal institutionalism with regard to security issues? • Security is the field in which cooperation is most difficult. • Security dilemma prevails in most of the cases. • Nonetheless, institutions and rules might restrain or deter excessive use of force.

• This idea has directed international interventions after the 9/11 • NATO Expansion • Peacebuilding programs of the UN • Peace making efforts of the other regional organizations like OAS and the EU.

REALIST PERSPECTIVE LIBERAL PERSPECTIVE Structure of the System Anarchic Social, dynamic Self-help Governance is possible Conception of security Accumulation of power Integration Democratization Conflict-resolution Rule of Law Institutional Features Military deterrence Military realm only Strategy Hegemony Multiple issue areas Democracy Interdependence