Moravcsik's Theory Of Liberal Intergovernmentalism

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3.2 Intergovernmentalism The origin of intergovernmentalism is related to the first period of stagnation in European integration. For example. the empty chair crisis appeared to mark the limits of supranational integration (Leuffen et al 2013). In the 1990s, Moravcsik developed the theory of 'liberal intergovernmentalism, which follows in the footsteps of the realist variant insofar as it puts states, state interests, and state bargaining center stage, but attributes to societal actors and international institutions a more prominent theoretical role (ibid 2013). Intergovernmentalists argue that the integration process is dependent on the willingness of nation-states and that national sovereignty should not be undermined by a centralized supranational organization. According to Nugent “intergovernmentalism refers to arrangements whereby nation-states, institutions and conditions they can control, cooperate with one another on matters of common interest. The existence of control, which allows all participating states to decide the extent and nature of this cooperation, means that national sovereignty is not directly undermined” (Nugent 1999; p502). The scholarly works of Stanley Hoffmann, Alan Milward, and Andrew Moravcsik is suggested for further readings. 4. …show more content…

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