Complexity and regional order; Regional order transition in the complex international system

Document Type : Research Paper

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Assistant Professor of International Relations Ardakan University

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One of the core issues in the complex international system is the order management of phenomena within particular realms of the system. This study, premised on the complex phenomena within the international system, strives to address how regional order management along with regional regulation are achieved within the complex international system. The findings of this study suggest that systemic interventions, which impact the key variables of a regional system and are initiated by trans-regional actors, and hegemonic and regional power, are proposed as a means to manage issues within complex regions. However, the degree of these interventions can vary significantly, depending on whether the regions are symmetrical or asymmetrical. In symmetrical regions, given the heightened sensitivity and vulnerability of the actors involved, as well as the robust regional bond and coalition structures, there exists a Nash equilibrium, which serves as the focal point for resolving regional conflicts. In asymmetrical regions, due to the fragile nature of the bond and coalition structures and the contentious regional issues, conflicts tend to escalate. Moreover, this often leads to maximum interventions by trans-regional actors.

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