Future Relations of World Super Powers

13). This allows for "higher levels of cooperation and trust," limiting the adverse consequences of anarchy (Friedberg 2005, p.13). In essence, what happens on one side of the world effects changes on the other side due to the diverse link of cobwebs states have through channels of interactions (Baylis et al. 2011, p.106). Not to mention, due to globalization, the increased interdependence among states in terms of economic circumstances, decrease the possibility of a political conflict (Qianqian, p.82). This provides an incentive for states to cooperate with each other since there is a substantial amount of trade and investments flowing throughout countries; the more invested they are with each other, the greater the chance in "avoiding conflict, and preserving peace" (Friedberg 2005, p.12). The last point I'd like to highlight in defining liberalism is democratization, where democracy is a force for peace. The idea behind the democratic peace theory is that liberal democracies do not go to war with one another, which can be backed up by evidence with the help of looking at history. .
             In the late 20th century, China's participation in international governmental organizations had doubled, while at the same time its membership in nongovernmental organization had increased from 71 to an astonishing 1,163 (Friedberg 2005, p.14). At first China's had been described as a passive actor; however, in recent years they have been more inclined towards an active role. They see the ability to actively control relationships, protect security issues, as well as defend their economic interests in a more composed manner. On top of their more involved role in the United Nations, China in the past two decades has become a member of major global institutions, namely, the WTO and the nuclear proliferation regime (Friedberg 2005, p.14). The involvement of the United States and China in these institutions exposes them to a network of interdependence, encouraging cooperation and in essence developing "greater mutual understanding and trust" between the two nations (Friedberg 2005, p.