--- product_id: 4202600 title: "After Hegemony: Cooperation and Discord in the World Political Economy" price: "221.80 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/4202600-after-hegemony-cooperation-and-discord-in-the-world-political-economy store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Global cooperation insights Top-ranked political economy Classic IR cornerstone After Hegemony: Cooperation and Discord in the World Political Economy **Price:** 221.80 DT **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🌐 Unlock the blueprint of global power and cooperation β€” don’t get left behind! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** After Hegemony: Cooperation and Discord in the World Political Economy - **How much does it cost?** 221.80 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/4202600-after-hegemony-cooperation-and-discord-in-the-world-political-economy) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Enduring Influence in IR:** Keohane’s seminal 1984 work shapes decades of international relations theory. - β€’ **Highly Rated & Respected:** 4.5-star average from 60 reviews confirms its lasting relevance and impact. - β€’ **Well-Preserved Used Copy:** Good condition ensures a quality read without the new book price tag. - β€’ **Deep Dive into Global Regimes:** Explores how cooperation persists beyond US hegemony in a multipolar world. - β€’ **Strategic Insight for Managers:** Essential reading for understanding global political economy dynamics affecting markets. ## Overview After Hegemony by Robert Keohane is a foundational text in international relations, analyzing how cooperation among advanced capitalist countries endures despite the decline of US dominance. This used copy in good condition offers a critical exploration of international regimes and their role in facilitating decentralized cooperation, making it a must-read for professionals seeking to understand the evolving world political economy. ## Description This book is a comprehensive study of cooperation among the advanced capitalist countries. Can cooperation persist without the dominance of a single power, such as the United States after World War II? To answer this pressing question, Robert Keohane analyzes the institutions, or "international regimes," through which cooperation has taken place in the world political economy and describes the evolution of these regimes as American hegemony has eroded. Refuting the idea that the decline of hegemony makes cooperation impossible, he views international regimes not as weak substitutes for world government but as devices for facilitating decentralized cooperation among egoistic actors. In the preface the author addresses the issue of cooperation after the end of the Soviet empire and with the renewed dominance of the United States, in security matters, as well as recent scholarship on cooperation. Review: Required reading for anyone in international relations - Keohane 1984β€”how many times have you seen that citation while perusing books, articles, or reviews? Keohane is up there with Waltz, Jervis, and Mearsheimer. Everyone in international relations develops their position in response to these scholars. Even for the most ardent realists, Keohane's influence cannot be understated, and perhaps realists will get the most out of reading this work. Regardless, anyone who wants to have more than a passing interest in IR needs to read this book, enough said. Review: A roadmap for the post hegemonic world - This book makes a persuasive case for continuing to invest in American liberal order institutions such as the IMF and the WTO, even though the world has become multilateral. Strategic cooperation continues to be reward reaped by those willing to abide by the political and monetary regimes that benefit advanced industrial nations. The alternative is anarchy and Leonard argues for a mix of realism and rational egoism. I heard Kissinger's voice in this neo-Realpolitik understanding of where opportunity lies in this populist raging, protectionist leaning broken world. Coercive cooperation might still be the answer. ## Features - Used Book in Good Condition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #467,607 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #502 in Political Economy #3,638 in International & World Politics (Books) #4,541 in Economics (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 60 Reviews | ## Images ![After Hegemony: Cooperation and Discord in the World Political Economy - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61BhbsxnB6L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Required reading for anyone in international relations *by M***. on April 13, 2026* Keohane 1984β€”how many times have you seen that citation while perusing books, articles, or reviews? Keohane is up there with Waltz, Jervis, and Mearsheimer. Everyone in international relations develops their position in response to these scholars. Even for the most ardent realists, Keohane's influence cannot be understated, and perhaps realists will get the most out of reading this work. Regardless, anyone who wants to have more than a passing interest in IR needs to read this book, enough said. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A roadmap for the post hegemonic world *by S***S on October 6, 2021* This book makes a persuasive case for continuing to invest in American liberal order institutions such as the IMF and the WTO, even though the world has become multilateral. Strategic cooperation continues to be reward reaped by those willing to abide by the political and monetary regimes that benefit advanced industrial nations. The alternative is anarchy and Leonard argues for a mix of realism and rational egoism. I heard Kissinger's voice in this neo-Realpolitik understanding of where opportunity lies in this populist raging, protectionist leaning broken world. Coercive cooperation might still be the answer. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Classic, Accessible, Enduring *by J***T on April 27, 2020* In "After Hegemony" (1984/2005), Robert Keohane provides an enduring study of political economy, which he frames as the interactions between pursuits of power and pursuits of wealth. His book is a product of its time, written on the verge of perestroika in the Soviet Union and at a point in which scholars were questioning American's role in global leadership and its related position that dominated international institutions such as the World Bank, International Monetary Fund, and the global energy market after the Second World War. Could American hegemony prevail in the free world? How would that dynamic change after the end of the Cold War? Keohane tackled the first question by analyzing historical patterns leading to the international situation, while employing a light touch of empirical exposition to keep the book digestible not just for scholars and students, but also for the interested public. The second question was unthinkable at the time of publication, a fact he acknowledged in the preface of the 2005 edition to the text. Other influential political scientists made similar notes in later editions of their seminal works, including Samuel Huntington's "The Soldier and the State" (1957/1981), Kenneth Walt'z "Man, the State, and War" (1959/2001) and Edward Luttwak's "Coup d'Γ‰tat" (1968/2016). In the preface to his 2005 edition, Keohane notes the influence of the changing times upon the shape of the arguments his book seeks to present. However, he notes that the basic foundations of these arguments remain relevant. This is especially true as the United States managed to carve out a new form of hegemony for itself somewhere between the uncertain unipolar period after the Cold War's end and the beginning of the Global War on Terror that would set new structures of power dynamics in motion. Keohane's basic outline of the interaction between individual financial interests and state-level power consolidation endures. He leaves it to the next generation to answer how the American power dynamic will change. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/4202600-after-hegemony-cooperation-and-discord-in-the-world-political-economy](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/4202600-after-hegemony-cooperation-and-discord-in-the-world-political-economy) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-10-18*