The Construction and Challenges of Public Policy Coordination Mechanisms in International Relations under Globalization
Abstract
In this day and age of globalization, the connection between nations means that there are necessary tools for coordination in public policy.This paper examines how these coordination mechanisms are established and the challenges in managing them within the context of contemporary international relations.The growing complexity of transnational issues-including climate change, public health, financial stability, and cybersecurity-demands cross-border cooperation, as these challenges transcend national borders.Transnational issues cross national borders and demand states to join hands in governing these affairs.This papers first analyzes the theoretical foundations of international coordination, drawing on liberal institutionalism, constructivism, and realism.Afterwards, it delves into the practical operation of these mechanisms, focusing on the roles of international organizations, multilateral forums, and bilateral agreements as core coordination channels.The paper presents the operational characteristics and structural adjustments through analyses of some particular case studies.This paper also explores persistent obstacles to effective coordination, such as the enduring primacy of state sovereignty, divergent economic and political interests, the growing power of populism and nationalism, and sharing the price and good things in an even way.The paper asserts that although the need for policy coordination may be at an all-time high, it must surmount these substantial political and structural hurdles in order for it to be successfully carried out.In conclusion: this summarizes the key findings as follows: Regarding prospects for advancing international public policy cooperation, this paper proposes enhancing the adaptability, inclusiveness and resilience of governance structures to address the common problems and challenges which we need to face in the 21st century.
Fields of Study & Subjects
International Relations and Foreign Policy
Public Policy and Administration Research
Globalization and political ideologies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research/Advances in social science, education and humanities research
- Pages
- 940–949
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN