Karl Deutsch’s Model of Political Communication and Integration: Evaluating Its Viability for Understanding International Interdependence Introduction Karl W. Deutsch’s seminal contribution to the study of political integration and communication theory remains foundational in both comparative politics and international relations. His theory, especially as elaborated in Political Community and the North Atlantic Area (1957), offers a … Continue reading To what extent does Karl Deutsch’s model of political communication and integration offer a viable analytical framework for understanding the dynamics of international interdependence?