Testing The Rambo Effect Theory: A Comparative Analysis Of Economic Integration In MERCOSUR And SADC
Publication Date
1-1-2021
Abstract
This paper attempts to conduct a comparative analysis between the integration processes of two regional blocs of the Global South, one in Latin America, namely the 1991-founded Common Market of South America (MERCOSUR) and the other in the southern part of Africa, namely the 1992-founded Southern African Development Community (SADC). In particular, this paper will seek to compare the economic integration process between MERCOSUR and SADC using insights of international political economy and regional cooperation. In doing so, the paper will test the 'Rambo effect' theory which claims that the dominant power of Brazil and South Africa has led to the failure of MERCOSUR and SADC respectively.
DOI
10.32727/24.2021.10
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