Power & Interdependence May 2026

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

: How quickly and intensely changes in one country affect another. For example, a sudden rise in oil prices immediately impacts all importing nations. Power & Interdependence

The less-dependent state often has more in negotiations. In this framework, power is not just about