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G. John Ikenberry

G. John Ikenberry is a prominent political scientist and international relations expert who studies how countries cooperate and maintain peace through institutions like the United Nations and NATO. He argues that international organizations create a rules-based system that promotes stability, security, and economic prosperity by encouraging cooperation among powerful nations. Ikenberry’s work emphasizes that such institutions help prevent conflicts, manage global challenges, and support democracy and open markets worldwide. His ideas highlight the importance of rules, norms, and institutions in shaping a peaceful and cooperative international order.