World-Systems Network

The World-Systems Network is a way to understand how countries and regions are interconnected through economic, political, and social relationships. It views the world as a single system where some nations have more influence and resources (core countries), while others are less developed (periphery) or serve specialized roles (semi-periphery). These connections affect global trade, wealth distribution, and power dynamics. By examining these networks, scholars can better understand patterns of development, inequality, and cooperation across the globe, highlighting how countries depend on and influence each other within the broader international system.