The Price of Interdependence

Abstract

The Price of Interdependence explores how political power, economic structures, and international relations shape the unequal effects of globalization across countries. The portfolio examines the ways in which institutions, political polarization, and geopolitical conflict influence economic opportunities and vulnerabilities, with particular attention to Colombia and its position within an interconnected global system. The research considers how international institutions distribute influence, how political divisions can affect economic decision-making and stability, and how global conflicts and disruptions can produce different consequences depending on the structural characteristics of each economy. By approaching these issues through complementary perspectives, the portfolio explores why countries exposed to similar global forces can experience markedly different outcomes. At its core, The Price of Interdependence questions the assumption that greater global interconnectedness necessarily produces shared benefits. Instead, it examines how interdependence can also create unequal forms of influence, exposure, and vulnerability, particularly between countries with different levels of institutional capacity, economic power, and integration into the global system.