Andrew Moravcsik

Andrew Moravcsik is a political scientist known for his work on European integration and international relations. He argues that countries pursue integration primarily because of internal interests—such as economic or political goals—rather than external pressures, and that they voluntarily surrender some sovereignty to cooperate more effectively. His influential “liberal intergovernmentalism” theory emphasizes the importance of domestic politics and strategic bargaining in shaping international agreements. Moravcsik's research helps explain how and why nations choose to cooperate within organizations like the European Union, emphasizing the role of domestic preferences and negotiations over merely external influences or power struggles.